US Bridges

Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.9 N JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 085951000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,179
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,179 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2046. The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThree Lakes RD
CrossesPilchuck River
Location1.9 N JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 94710
Coordinates47.93472, -122.07389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,179 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River carry?

About 5,179 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River?

The structure is 211 ft (64.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Three Lakes RD over Pilchuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.