US Bridges

SR 528 over Allen Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT SR 529 · Structure no. 0013188A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 528 over Allen Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 528 over Allen Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 21,729 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,348 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 528
CrossesAllen Creek
Location0.6 E JCT SR 529
RouteState Highway 528
Coordinates48.05175, -122.16438
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,729 (2023)
Projected traffic32,348 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 528 over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 528 over Allen Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 528 over Allen Creek carry?

About 21,729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 528 over Allen Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 528 over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.