US Bridges

SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 4.7 E JCT SR 164 · Structure no. 0014776B0000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,147
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 28,147 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,870 by 2039. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18 Westbound
CrossesSoosette Creek
Location4.7 E JCT SR 164
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.33195, -122.15641
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,147 (2023)
Projected traffic40,870 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek 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 SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek carry?

About 28,147 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 Westbound over Soosette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.