US Bridges

SR 18 over Carey CR Trib

Good

King County, Washington · 3.9 E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 0014567B0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Carey CR Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Carey CR Trib in King County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15,522 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,413 by 2039. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 18
CrossesCarey CR Trib
Location3.9 E JCT SR 169
RouteState Highway 18
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.42936, -121.98786
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,522 (2023)
Projected traffic23,413 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Carey CR Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Carey CR Trib 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 Carey CR Trib carry?

About 15,522 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Carey CR Trib?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Carey CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.