US Bridges

SR 527 over North Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT I-405 · Structure no. 0013342A0000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 527 over North Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 527 over North 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 42,001 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,313 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 527
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.5 N JCT I-405
RouteState Highway 527
Coordinates47.80149, -122.21014
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.8 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,001 (2023)
Projected traffic62,313 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 527 over North Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 527 over North 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 527 over North Creek carry?

About 42,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 527 over North Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SR 527 over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.