US Bridges

Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 11.1 NE JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 085961000000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSultan Basin RD
CrossesOlney Creek
Location11.1 NE JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 95791
Coordinates47.94646, -121.68924
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks3%
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

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$3.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek built?

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

What condition is Sultan Basin RD over Olney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sultan Basin RD over Olney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.