US Bridges

US 2 over Ebey Island

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0014428A0000000

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,012 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
40,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Ebey Island is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 2 over Ebey Island in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 26 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 40,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,233 by 2039. The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesEbey Island
Location0.8 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.97817, -122.17415
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,012 ft (308.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,591 (2023)
Projected traffic59,233 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$19.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Ebey Island built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 2 over Ebey Island 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 US 2 over Ebey Island carry?

About 40,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Ebey Island?

The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Ebey Island?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.