US Bridges

Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.7 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 084430000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Ess Farm RD
CrossesWoods Creek
Location2.7 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 45615
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.86871, -121.92686
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Ess Farm RD over Woods 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 Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Van Ess Farm RD over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.