US Bridges

US 2 over Ebey Island

FairPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0008378E0000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
6,923 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Ebey Island is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Ebey Island 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,233 by 2039. The structure is 6,923 ft (2,110.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesEbey Island
Location0.8 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.97842, -122.17278
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+178 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length6,923 ft (2,110.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 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 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$105.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Ebey Island built?

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

What condition is US 2 over Ebey Island 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 Ebey Island carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Ebey Island?

The structure is 6,923 ft (2,110.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Ebey Island?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.