US Bridges

SR 522 over Fales RD

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.5 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0016726A0000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 522 over Fales RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 522 over Fales RD in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,507 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,734 by 2039. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSR 522
CrossesFales RD
Location4.5 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 522
Coordinates47.81358, -122.07733
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,507 (2023)
Projected traffic44,734 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 522 over Fales RD built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 522 over Fales RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 522 over Fales RD carry?

About 32,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 522 over Fales RD?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 522 over Fales RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.