US Bridges

98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 532 · Structure no. 085959000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough 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 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries98th Ave NW
CrossesIrvine Slough
Location0.1 S JCT SR 532
RouteCity Street 71950
Coordinates48.23959, -122.36603
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough built?

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

What condition is 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 98th Ave NW over Irvine Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.