US Bridges

US 2 over Woods Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0003695A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Woods Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Woods Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 21,661 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,270 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesWoods Creek
Location0.4 E JCT SR 203
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.85728, -121.96144
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,661 (2023)
Projected traffic30,270 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Woods Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Woods Creek carry?

About 21,661 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Woods Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.