US Bridges

SE 180th Ave over SR 18

Good

King County, Washington · 0.9 E JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0013401A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,610
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 180th Ave over SR 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 180th Ave over SR 18 in King County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,852 by 2033. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE 180th Ave
CrossesSR 18
Location0.9 E JCT SR 516
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.36781, -122.10189
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,610 (2009)
Projected traffic15,852 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 180th Ave over SR 18 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 180th Ave over SR 18 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SE 180th Ave over SR 18 carry?

About 9,610 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SE 180th Ave over SR 18?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SE 180th Ave over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.