US Bridges

Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.9 E JCT SR 532 · Structure no. 0011411A0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
352 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,426
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 2,426 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2046. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPioneer Highway
CrossesStilliguamish River
Location5.9 E JCT SR 532
RouteCounty Highway 97950
Coordinates48.20967, -122.24782
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,426 (2020)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River carry?

About 2,426 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Highway over Stilliguamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.