US Bridges

311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.7 S JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 080370000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 5 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 2,323 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries311 TH Ave SE
CrossesBranch So Sl Skykomish R
Location0.7 S JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 95776
Coordinates47.85172, -121.81472
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,323 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2045
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R carry?

About 2,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 311 TH Ave SE over Branch So Sl Skykomish R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.