US Bridges

SR 530 over Boulder Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 19.0 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0006897A0000000

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,586
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 over Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 530 over Boulder Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 3,586 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,092 by 2039. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 530
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location19.0 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates48.27784, -121.78131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,586 (2023)
Projected traffic5,092 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 SR 530 over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 530 over Boulder Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 530 over Boulder Creek carry?

About 3,586 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 530 over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.