US Bridges

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek

FairPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 15.8 E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 082596000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,666
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,666 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

CarriesMountain Loop Hwy.
CrossesSchweitzer Creek
Location15.8 E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 98960
Coordinates48.07383, -121.7028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,666 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2045
Trucks6%
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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,666 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Loop Hwy. over Schweitzer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.