US Bridges

S 218th Street over Garrison Creek

Good

King County, Washington · 0.25 MI E of SR 167 · Structure no. 089147000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 218th Street over Garrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S 218th Street over Garrison Creek in King County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS 218th Street
CrossesGarrison Creek
Location0.25 MI E of SR 167
RouteCity Street 615
Coordinates47.40676, -122.21632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$677,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S 218th Street over Garrison Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 218th Street over Garrison 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does S 218th Street over Garrison Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 218th Street over Garrison Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns S 218th Street over Garrison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.