US Bridges

SE Green Valley RD over Green River

FairPosted for load

King County, Washington · 1.5 MI E of SR-18 · Structure no. 082983000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel
Length
430 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Green Valley RD over Green River is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying SE Green Valley RD over Green River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSE Green Valley RD
CrossesGreen River
Location1.5 MI E of SR-18
RouteCounty Highway 93678
Coordinates47.28828, -122.16116
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Green Valley RD over Green River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE Green Valley RD over Green River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SE Green Valley RD over Green River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Green Valley RD over Green River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SE Green Valley RD over Green River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.