US Bridges

Hillis RD over Grant Creek

FairPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.4 NW JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 081068000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillis RD over Grant Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hillis RD over Grant Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHillis RD
CrossesGrant Creek
Location0.4 NW JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 79760
Coordinates48.2723, -122.01531
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks15%
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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hillis RD over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hillis RD over Grant 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hillis RD over Grant Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Hillis RD over Grant Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hillis RD over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.