US Bridges

SR 104 over 3rd Ave

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT SR 524 · Structure no. 0009021A0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,973
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 104 over 3rd Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 104 over 3rd Ave 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 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 10,973 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,122 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 104
Crosses3rd Ave
Location0.8 E JCT SR 524
RouteState Highway 104
Coordinates47.80104, -122.38036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,973 (2023)
Projected traffic16,122 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 104 over 3rd Ave built?

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

What condition is SR 104 over 3rd Ave 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR 104 over 3rd Ave carry?

About 10,973 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 104 over 3rd Ave?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 104 over 3rd Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.