US Bridges

Whites RD over Jim Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.3 SE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 081974000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites RD over Jim Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whites RD over Jim Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhites RD
CrossesJim Creek
Location5.3 SE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 82270
Coordinates48.1779, -122.05178
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites RD over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whites RD over Jim 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whites RD over Jim Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Whites RD over Jim Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whites RD over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.