US Bridges

5th Ave over SR 104 WB

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 E JCT SR 524 · Structure no. 0009021B0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,999
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over SR 104 WB is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 5th Ave over SR 104 WB 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 8,999 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,830 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries5th Ave
CrossesSR 104 WB
Location1.0 E JCT SR 524
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.79969, -122.37758
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,999 (2012)
Projected traffic14,830 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave over SR 104 WB built?

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

What condition is 5th Ave over SR 104 WB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Ave over SR 104 WB carry?

About 8,999 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave over SR 104 WB?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over SR 104 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.