Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek
GoodSnohomish County, Washington · 3.1 SW JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 081471000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 943
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben Howard Road over Elwell 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek carry?
About 943 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ben Howard Road over Elwell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.