US Bridges

SR 522 over W Main Street

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 9.1 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0008761A0000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,631
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over W Main Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 522 over W Main Street in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15,631 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,511 by 2039. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesSR 522
CrossesW Main Street
Location9.1 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.84853, -122.00781
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,631 (2023)
Projected traffic21,511 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over W Main Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over W Main Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 522 over W Main Street carry?

About 15,631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over W Main Street?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over W Main Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.