US Bridges

SR 18 over M Street

Good

King County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT SR 164 · Structure no. 0012555A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over M Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over M Street in King County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 31,748 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,853 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesM Street
Location0.6 E JCT SR 164
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.30347, -122.21367
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,748 (2023)
Projected traffic45,853 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over M Street built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over M Street 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over M Street carry?

About 31,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over M Street?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over M Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.