US Bridges

US 2 over No Name Creek

Poor

Snohomish County, Washington · 18.4 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0001706B0000000

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,701
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over No Name Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 2 over No Name Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 6,701 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,411 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesNo Name Creek
Location18.4 E JCT SR 203
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.82142, -121.61381
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,701 (2023)
Projected traffic10,411 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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over No Name Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over No Name Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over No Name Creek carry?

About 6,701 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over No Name Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over No Name Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.