US Bridges

Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 8.8 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 084905000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,838
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDubuque RD
CrossesWest Fork Woods Creek
Location8.8 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 94753
Coordinates47.96278, -121.97191
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,838 (2021)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dubuque 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek carry?

About 2,838 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dubuque RD over West Fork Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.