US Bridges

Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr.

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 7.9 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 083255000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
828
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr. in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCreswell RD
CrossesW. Fork Woods Cr.
Location7.9 E JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 94557
Coordinates47.97939, -121.97204
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr. carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Creswell RD over W. Fork Woods Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.