US Bridges

S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR

Fair

King County, Washington · 2.8 N Pierce CO · Structure no. 0009236E0000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
314 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,506
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR in King County, Washington. It was built in 1973, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,506 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,480 by 2039. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-W Ramp
CrossesW Valley HWY S Mill CR
Location2.8 N Pierce CO
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates47.30366, -122.25516
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,506 (2023)
Projected traffic26,480 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR built?

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

What condition is S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR carry?

About 19,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns S-W Ramp over W Valley HWY S Mill CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.