US Bridges

SR 9 over RR & City Streets

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.8 N JCT SR 531 · Structure no. 0006412A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
344 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,531
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over RR & City Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over RR & City Streets in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 64 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 12,531 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,134 by 2039. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesRR & City Streets
Location2.8 N JCT SR 531
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates48.19, -122.12833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,531 (2023)
Projected traffic18,134 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$7.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over RR & City Streets built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 9 over RR & City Streets 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over RR & City Streets carry?

About 12,531 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over RR & City Streets?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over RR & City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.