US Bridges

Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 10.7 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 083747000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 81 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Shore RD
CrossesRoesiger Creek
Location10.7 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 48190
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.97062, -121.92448
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2021)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Shore RD over Roesiger 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 Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Shore RD over Roesiger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.