Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek
PoorPosted for loadSnohomish County, Washington · 0.15 W JCT Harbor Lane · Structure no. 085606000000000
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,123
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2036. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek carry?
About 6,123 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Muliklteo Blvd over Merrill & Ring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.