US Bridges

Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.5 NW JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085652000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
906 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 16,620 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2046. The structure is 906 ft (276.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarine Drive
CrossesQuilceda Creek
Location0.5 NW JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 96829
Coordinates48.05486, -122.19061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length906 ft (276.2 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,620 (2021)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$54 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine Drive over Quilceda 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek carry?

About 16,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek?

The structure is 906 ft (276.2 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Marine Drive over Quilceda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.