US Bridges

236th ST SW over I-5

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 104 · Structure no. 0007227A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
319 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,426
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

236th ST SW over I-5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 236th ST SW over I-5 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 9,426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,147 by 2040. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Carries236th ST SW
CrossesI-5
Location0.4 N JCT SR 104
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.78489, -122.31703
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,426 (2020)
Projected traffic15,147 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$7.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 236th ST SW over I-5 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is 236th ST SW over I-5 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 236th ST SW over I-5 carry?

About 9,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 236th ST SW over I-5?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 236th ST SW over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.