US Bridges

Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 39 ST @ Smith · Structure no. 085496000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,437
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,437 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,124 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmith ST I-5 Intr
CrossesAbandoned Railroad Grade
Location39 ST @ Smith
RouteCity Street 420
Coordinates47.96614, -122.19823
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,437 (2022)
Projected traffic4,124 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade carry?

About 3,437 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Smith ST I-5 Intr over Abandoned Railroad Grade?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.