COVINGTON WAY SE
Carrying COVINGTON WAY SE over SR 18
7.1 E JCT SR 164, King, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COVINGTON WAY SE
The COVINGTON WAY SE bridge in King, Washington carries COVINGTON WAY SE over SR 18. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 28,822 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COVINGTON WAY SE compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1997
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 28,822 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 0014919A0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COVINGTON WAY SE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare COVINGTON WAY SE against other structures in King and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COVINGTON WAY SE?
COVINGTON WAY SE in King, Washington on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COVINGTON WAY SE inspected?
COVINGTON WAY SE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 28,822 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COVINGTON WAY SE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COVINGTON WAY SE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for COVINGTON WAY SE.
Who is responsible for maintaining COVINGTON WAY SE?
Ownership is not specified for COVINGTON WAY SE in the NBI.
How old is COVINGTON WAY SE and does age affect safety?
COVINGTON WAY SE was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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