US Bridges

US 2 over Skykomish R

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 15.4 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0001649A0000000

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
577 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,748
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Skykomish R is a steel truss - deck carrying US 2 over Skykomish R in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 9,748 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,106 by 2039. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesSkykomish R
Location15.4 E JCT SR 203
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.8377, -121.65803
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,748 (2023)
Projected traffic12,106 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$9.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Skykomish R built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Skykomish R 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Skykomish R carry?

About 9,748 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Skykomish R?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Skykomish R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.