US Bridges

S 154th ST over SR 518

Good

King County, Washington · 1.6 E JCT SR 509 · Structure no. 0008745F0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,626
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 154th ST over SR 518 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 154th ST over SR 518 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,509 by 2038. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 154th ST
CrossesSR 518
Location1.6 E JCT SR 509
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.46514, -122.30036
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,626 (2016)
Projected traffic13,509 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S 154th ST over SR 518 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 154th ST over SR 518 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S 154th ST over SR 518 carry?

About 8,626 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S 154th ST over SR 518?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns S 154th ST over SR 518?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.