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About the Road Services Division
Overview
The King County Road Services Division is responsible for all county-owned roads, bridges and related infrastructure in the unincorporated area of King County.
As of January 1, 2019, Road Services is part of the King County Department of Local Services. The Department also includes the Permitting Division and the Community Service Areas Program. The department director reports to the King County Executive, who is the elected executive officer of county government.
The Metropolitan King County Council, the legislative branch of county government, adopts laws, sets policies and holds final approval over the budget.
Road Services Interim Director: Doug Hodson
Facts and figures
This information is the King County Road Services Division’s (“Roads”) asset data for the calendar year, which is updated annually and represents a moment in time. Asset inventory numbers change over time due to the addition of new assets, retirement of old assets, and improvements in data accuracy.
2026 – 2027 Roads Adopted Budget |
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| Staff | Capital Program | Operating Budget |
| 409.6 | $8.5M (Year 2026) | $267.2M |
County Population |
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| 2024 | 2025 | Annual Change | ||
| Population of King County | 2,378,100 | 2,411,700 | 1.4% | |
| Population of Unincorporated King County (Roads Service Area) |
249,575 | 250,225 | 0.3% | |
County-Owned Assets |
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 Maintained Center Lines 1,470 |
 Maintained Lane Miles 2,969 |
 Bridges 201 |
 Street Lights 876 |
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 Cross-walks761 |
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Sidewalk Miles
School Zone Flashers
Radar Speed Signs
Drainage Pipe
Drainage Ditch
Catch Basins
CulvertsUpdated: July 2026