US Bridges

SR 9 over 2nd ST

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT SR 96 · Structure no. 0007157B0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,011
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over 2nd ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over 2nd ST 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 6 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 29,011 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,298 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
Crosses2nd ST
Location2.6 N JCT SR 96
RouteState Highway 9
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.91535, -122.10858
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,011 (2023)
Projected traffic29,298 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over 2nd ST built?

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

What condition is SR 9 over 2nd ST 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over 2nd ST carry?

About 29,011 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over 2nd ST?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over 2nd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.