US Bridges

SR 530 over Trafton Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.5 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0019143A0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 530 over Trafton Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 530 over Trafton Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,143 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 530
CrossesTrafton Creek
Location3.5 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 530
Coordinates48.23048, -122.0779
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,120 (2023)
Projected traffic20,143 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 530 over Trafton Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 530 over Trafton 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 530 over Trafton Creek carry?

About 8,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 530 over Trafton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns SR 530 over Trafton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.