US Bridges

SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary

Good

King County, Washington · 3.9 E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 0014567I0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,522
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary in King County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesCarey Creek Tributary
Location3.9 E JCT SR 169
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.42988, -121.98758
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.4 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary carry?

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

How long is SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Carey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.