US Bridges

US 2 over Barclay Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 25.0 E JCT SR 203 · Structure no. 0016276A0000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,180
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Barclay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 2 over Barclay Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,180 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,408 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesBarclay Creek
Location25.0 E JCT SR 203
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.78656, -121.50117
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,180 (2023)
Projected traffic8,408 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Barclay Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Barclay 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Barclay Creek carry?

About 6,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Barclay Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Barclay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.