US Bridges

SR 18 over Jenkins Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 2.1 E JCT SR 516 · Structure no. 0016008E0000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Jenkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Jenkins Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,290 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,961 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesJenkins Creek
Location2.1 E JCT SR 516
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.37772, -122.081
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,290 (2023)
Projected traffic28,961 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Jenkins Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over Jenkins 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Jenkins Creek carry?

About 20,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Jenkins Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Jenkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.