US Bridges

US 2 over SR 204

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.4 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0008176A0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
583 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
9,063
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over SR 204 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 2 over SR 204 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,567 by 2039. The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesSR 204
Location2.4 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.97879, -122.13714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length583 ft (177.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,063 (2023)
Projected traffic13,567 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over SR 204 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over SR 204 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over SR 204 carry?

About 9,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over SR 204?

The structure is 583 ft (177.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over SR 204?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.