US Bridges

US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0015511A0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,369 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
40,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40,591 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,233 by 2039. The structure is 2,369 ft (722.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesSnohomish R Highland Ave
Location0.2 E JCT I-5
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.97945, -122.18574
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,369 ft (722.1 m)
Longest span285 ft (86.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,591 (2023)
Projected traffic59,233 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$51.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave carry?

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

How long is US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave?

The structure is 2,369 ft (722.1 m) long with a longest span of 285 ft (86.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Snohomish R Highland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.