US Bridges

S 156th Way over Miller Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.5 MI S of SR-518 · Structure no. 087291000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 156th Way over Miller Creek is a concrete slab carrying S 156th Way over Miller Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 156th Way
CrossesMiller Creek
Location0.5 MI S of SR-518
RouteCity Street 6100
Coordinates47.46339, -122.32222
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,150 (2021)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$931,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 156th Way over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 156th Way over Miller 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S 156th Way over Miller Creek carry?

About 10,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S 156th Way over Miller Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns S 156th Way over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.