US Bridges

US 2 over Bnrr

Poor

Snohomish County, Washington · 23.7 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0002059A0000000

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Bnrr is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Bnrr in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 3 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 6,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,408 by 2039. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 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
CrossesBnrr
Location23.7 E JCT SR 203
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.80231, -121.516
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,180 (2023)
Projected traffic8,408 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Bnrr built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Bnrr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Bnrr carry?

About 6,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Bnrr?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Bnrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.