US Bridges

Norman RD over Stillaguamish River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.5 SW JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 084323000000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norman RD over Stillaguamish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norman RD over Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 516 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNorman RD
CrossesStillaguamish River
Location1.5 SW JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 97880
Coordinates48.21328, -122.32716
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$7.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norman RD over Stillaguamish River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norman RD over Stillaguamish River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Norman RD over Stillaguamish River carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Norman RD over Stillaguamish River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Norman RD over Stillaguamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.