US Bridges

Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.1 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 081145000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 132 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIndex-Galena RD
CrossesBitter Creek
Location4.1 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 54600
Coordinates47.84119, -121.50581
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic500 by 2046
Trucks4%
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Index-Galena RD over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.