US Bridges

SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek

Fair

King County, Washington · 0.7 MI E of SR-181 · Structure no. 085423000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2043. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW Grady Way
CrossesSpringbrook Creek
Location0.7 MI E of SR-181
RouteCity Street 42020
Coordinates47.46778, -122.234
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SW Grady Way over Springbrook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.