US Bridges

SE 231st ST over SR 18

Fair

King County, Washington · 4.3 E JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0009289A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,714
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 231st ST over SR 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SE 231st ST over SR 18 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 53 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 17,714 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,228 by 2036. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSE 231st ST
CrossesSR 18
Location4.3 E JCT SR 516
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.39429, -122.04713
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,714 (2010)
Projected traffic29,228 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$10.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 231st ST over SR 18 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SE 231st ST over SR 18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 231st ST over SR 18 carry?

About 17,714 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 231st ST over SR 18?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns SE 231st ST over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.