US Bridges

Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.3 S JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 080845000000000

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,889
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough is a concrete arch - deck carrying Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 107 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 5,889 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2045. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSmokey Point Blvd
CrossesSouth Slough
Location0.3 S JCT SR 530
RouteCity Street 96855
Coordinates48.18406, -122.19374
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,889 (2024)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough 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 Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough carry?

About 5,889 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Point Blvd over South Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.