US Bridges

Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 21.6 E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 082434000000000

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 36 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 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhitton Av.
CrossesS.F.Stillaguamish River
Location21.6 E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 87470
Coordinates48.07902, -121.57119
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Whitton Av. over S.F.Stillaguamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.