US Bridges

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin Creek

FairPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 14.7 E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 083289000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,932
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

CarriesMountain Loop Hwy.
CrossesWisconsin Creek
Location14.7 E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 98960
Coordinates48.06972, -121.71872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Wisconsin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin 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 2024.

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

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Loop Hwy. over Wisconsin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.