US Bridges

SR 167 NB over SR 18

Good

King County, Washington · 2.8 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0009236B0000000

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
45,408
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 167 NB over SR 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 167 NB over SR 18 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 52 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 45,408 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,716 by 2039. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 167 NB
CrossesSR 18
Location2.8 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.30189, -122.25278
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,408 (2023)
Projected traffic62,716 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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$9.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 167 NB over SR 18 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 167 NB over SR 18 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 167 NB over SR 18 carry?

About 45,408 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 167 NB over SR 18?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR 167 NB over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.