US Bridges

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 24.0 E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 082284000000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,324
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5 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 1,324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

CarriesMountain Loop Hwy.
CrossesCoal Creek
Location24.0 E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 98960
Coordinates48.08604, -121.54039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,324 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.8 mi (151 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek carry?

About 1,324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Loop Hwy. over Coal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.