US Bridges

US 2 over Tye River

Good

King County, Washington · 17.5 E Snohomish CO · Structure no. 0003163A0000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,641
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Tye River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Tye River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5,641 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,517 by 2039. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesTye River
Location17.5 E Snohomish CO
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.71181, -121.165
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 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 closed5 mi (8 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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Tye River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 2 over Tye River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Tye River carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Tye River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Tye River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.