US Bridges

44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek

Poor

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.2 W JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 084450000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
953
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 953 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries44th ST NE
CrossesLittle Pilchuck Creek
Location0.2 W JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 49500
Coordinates48.03605, -122.05337
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic953 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks17%
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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck 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 2023.

How much traffic does 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek carry?

About 953 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 44th ST NE over Little Pilchuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.