US Bridges

SR 18 over 244th Ave SE

Good

King County, Washington · 1.2 E JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 0016611H0000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,971
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over 244th Ave SE is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over 244th Ave SE in King County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 16,971 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,962 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR 18
Crosses244th Ave SE
Location1.2 E JCT SR 169
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates47.41558, -122.01589
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,971 (2023)
Projected traffic24,962 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over 244th Ave SE built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 over 244th Ave SE 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over 244th Ave SE carry?

About 16,971 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over 244th Ave SE?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over 244th Ave SE?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.