US Bridges

SR 530 over Squire Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 24.2 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0009423A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,349
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 over Squire Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 530 over Squire Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,756 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesSR 530
CrossesSquire Creek
Location24.2 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates48.27, -121.67142
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,349 (2023)
Projected traffic4,756 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 530 over Squire Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 530 over Squire Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 530 over Squire Creek carry?

About 3,349 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 over Squire Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 530 over Squire Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.