South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road
FairKing County, Washington · 0.2 MI E JCT SR-167 · Structure no. 086035000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34,442
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road is a concrete culvert carrying South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road in King County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 34,442 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,200 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road 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 South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road carry?
About 34,442 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns South 43rd Street over Hospital Access Road?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.