Locust Way over Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadSnohomish County, Washington · 1.1 N King CO Line · Structure no. 083504000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,654
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Locust Way over Swamp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Locust Way over Swamp Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,654 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Locust Way over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Locust Way over Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Locust Way over Swamp Creek carry?
About 8,654 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Locust Way over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Locust Way over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.