US Bridges

US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.7 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0003386D0000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,899
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 25,899 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,436 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesFarm RD & Drain Ditch
Location5.7 E JCT SR 9
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.88636, -122.02465
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,899 (2023)
Projected traffic37,436 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch carry?

About 25,899 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Farm RD & Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.