US Bridges

Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.9 NE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 080802000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 574 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSauk Prairie RD
CrossesDan Creek
Location2.9 NE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 84950
Coordinates48.27496, -121.55378
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic574 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks18%
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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek carry?

About 574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sauk Prairie RD over Dan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.