US Bridges

Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 5.4 MI W JCT I-5 · Structure no. 085749000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,753
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,753 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTotem Beach RD
CrossesMission Creek
Location5.4 MI W JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 60880
Coordinates48.05666, -122.27172
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,753 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek carry?

About 1,753 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Totem Beach RD over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.