US Bridges

Jordan RD over Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.9 NW JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 083835000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
109 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,618
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan RD over Jordan Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan RD over Jordan Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,618 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesJordan RD
CrossesJordan Creek
Location5.9 NW JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 98929
Coordinates48.14712, -122.03536
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,618 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan RD over Jordan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,618 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jordan RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.