US Bridges

Reiter Road over Deer Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.3 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 082573000000000

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,555
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reiter Road over Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reiter Road over Deer Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 47 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesReiter Road
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.3 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 54500
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.81597, -121.58331
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,555 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reiter Road over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Reiter Road over Deer 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 Reiter Road over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Reiter Road over Deer Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Reiter Road over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.