US Bridges

Road over Boulder Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 10.3 MI N of HWY 2 · Structure no. 060506000001565

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Boulder Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location10.3 MI N of HWY 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 65000
Coordinates47.84563, -121.30812
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1989)
Projected traffic66 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Boulder 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Boulder Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Road over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.