US Bridges

SR 532 over Church Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.2 E Snohomish CO · Structure no. 0019002A0000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 532 over Church Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 532 over Church Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 18,245 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,805 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 532
CrossesChurch Creek
Location3.2 E Snohomish CO
RouteState Highway 532
Coordinates48.23842, -122.32542
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,245 (2023)
Projected traffic26,805 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 532 over Church Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 532 over Church 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 532 over Church Creek carry?

About 18,245 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 532 over Church Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns SR 532 over Church Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.