US Bridges

I-5 over Stillaguamish R

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 0008791A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
661 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45,626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-5 over Stillaguamish R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-5 over Stillaguamish R in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 45,626 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,795 by 2039. The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-5
CrossesStillaguamish R
Location0.7 N JCT SR 530
RouteInterstate 5
Coordinates48.19642, -122.20947
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length661 ft (201.5 m)
Longest span203 ft (61.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,626 (2023)
Projected traffic65,795 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$19.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-5 over Stillaguamish R built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-5 over Stillaguamish R 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 I-5 over Stillaguamish R carry?

About 45,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-5 over Stillaguamish R?

The structure is 661 ft (201.5 m) long with a longest span of 203 ft (61.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-5 over Stillaguamish R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.