US Bridges

Nicks RD over Jim Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.5 SE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 082021000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicks RD over Jim Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicks RD over Jim Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNicks RD
CrossesJim Creek
Location5.5 SE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 82250
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.17353, -122.05207
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Nicks RD over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicks RD over Jim 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nicks RD over Jim Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Nicks RD over Jim Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nicks RD over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.