US Bridges

N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2

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Snohomish County, Washington · 1.4 E JCT SR 204 · Structure no. 0018286A0000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,087
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2 in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,087 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,717 by 2039. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN-W Ramp(bickford)
CrossesUS 2
Location1.4 E JCT SR 204
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.95939, -122.12181
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,087 (2023)
Projected traffic9,717 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2 carry?

About 6,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns N-W Ramp(bickford) over US 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.