US Bridges

SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur

Good

King County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT SR 164 · Structure no. 0012618B0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 65 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 31,748 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,853 by 2039. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesBNSF RR Spur
Location0.8 E JCT SR 164
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.30358, -122.20897
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,748 (2023)
Projected traffic45,853 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur 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 BNSF RR Spur carry?

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

How long is SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over BNSF RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.