US Bridges

Ley RD over Wallace River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.3 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 080251000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ley RD over Wallace River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ley RD over Wallace River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLey RD
CrossesWallace River
Location1.3 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 54190
Coordinates47.86361, -121.68194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ley RD over Wallace River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ley RD over Wallace River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ley RD over Wallace River carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ley RD over Wallace River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ley RD over Wallace River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.