US Bridges

SR 18 over SR 516

Good

King County, Washington · 7.2 E JCT SR 164 · Structure no. 0011439B0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,002
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over SR 516 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over SR 516 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 15,002 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,561 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesSR 516
Location7.2 E JCT SR 164
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.35783, -122.12158
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,002 (2023)
Projected traffic21,561 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over SR 516 built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over SR 516 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over SR 516 carry?

About 15,002 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over SR 516?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over SR 516?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.