US Bridges

Bickford Ave over SR 9

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.9 N JCT SR 96 · Structure no. 0007157A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
192 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,998
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bickford Ave over SR 9 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bickford Ave over SR 9 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,998 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,972 by 2036. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBickford Ave
CrossesSR 9
Location3.9 N JCT SR 96
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.93283, -122.10244
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,998 (2002)
Projected traffic19,972 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bickford Ave over SR 9 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bickford Ave over SR 9 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 Bickford Ave over SR 9 carry?

About 10,998 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bickford Ave over SR 9?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bickford Ave over SR 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.