US Bridges

US 2 over Snohomish River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0008266B0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,980 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
40,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Snohomish River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Snohomish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 40,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,233 by 2039. The structure is 2,980 ft (908.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesSnohomish River
Location0.2 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.98067, -122.18439
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+33 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,980 ft (908.3 m)
Longest span204 ft (62.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,591 (2023)
Projected traffic59,233 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$45.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Snohomish River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Snohomish River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Snohomish River carry?

About 40,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Snohomish River?

The structure is 2,980 ft (908.3 m) long with a longest span of 204 ft (62.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Snohomish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.