US Bridges

SR 9 over SR 522

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · JCT SR 522 · Structure no. 0014810A0000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,001
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over SR 522 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over SR 522 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 28,001 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,110 by 2039. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesSR 522
LocationJCT SR 522
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates47.78219, -122.14494
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,001 (2023)
Projected traffic42,110 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$13.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over SR 522 built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over SR 522 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over SR 522 carry?

About 28,001 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over SR 522?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over SR 522?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.