US Bridges

US 2 over Deception CR

Fair

King County, Washington · 16.0 E Snohomish CO · Structure no. 0002607A0000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Deception CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 2 over Deception CR in King County, Washington. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,517 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesDeception CR
Location16.0 E Snohomish CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.71506, -121.19456
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,641 (2023)
Projected traffic7,517 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Deception CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 2 over Deception CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Deception CR carry?

About 5,641 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Deception CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Deception CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.