US Bridges

Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.0 N JCT SR2 · Structure no. 085957000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,682
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,682 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDubuque RD
CrossesPilchuck River
Location4.0 N JCT SR2
RouteCounty Highway 94755
Coordinates47.96273, -122.06534
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span141 ft (42.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,682 (2021)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$10.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River carry?

About 4,682 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (42.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dubuque RD over Pilchuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.