US Bridges

Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.0 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 084463000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,436
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 1,436 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesYeager RD
CrossesWest Fork Woods Creek
Location3.0 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 45620
Coordinates47.87607, -121.91622
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,436 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yeager RD over West Fork 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 Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek carry?

About 1,436 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Yeager RD over West Fork Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.