US Bridges

SR 524 over North Creek Trib

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.1 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 002003900000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,409
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 524 over North Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 524 over North Creek Trib in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 18,409 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,045 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 524
CrossesNorth Creek Trib
Location4.1 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 524
Coordinates47.8094, -122.21233
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,409 (2023)
Projected traffic27,045 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 524 over North Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 524 over North Creek Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 524 over North Creek Trib carry?

About 18,409 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 524 over North Creek Trib?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SR 524 over North Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.