US Bridges

SR 203 over Slough

Good

King County, Washington · 1.8 N JCT SR 202 · Structure no. 0012947A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,813
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 203 over Slough in King County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7,813 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,989 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 203
CrossesSlough
Location1.8 N JCT SR 202
RouteState Highway 203
Coordinates47.59081, -121.90583
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,813 (2023)
Projected traffic10,989 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Slough built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Slough 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 203 over Slough carry?

About 7,813 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Slough?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.