US Bridges

SE 188th ST over SR 18

Good

King County, Washington · 4.2 E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 0014567E0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 188th ST over SR 18 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 188th ST over SR 18 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2033. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSE 188th ST
CrossesSR 18
Location4.2 E JCT SR 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates47.43236, -121.98278
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2009)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 188th ST over SR 18 built?

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

What condition is SE 188th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SE 188th ST over SR 18 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE 188th ST over SR 18?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE 188th ST over SR 18?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.