US Bridges

Bear CR RD over Bear Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 NW JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 086032000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,033
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear CR RD over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bear CR RD over Bear Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,033 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBear CR RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.0 NW JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 21670
Coordinates47.81102, -122.15898
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,033 (2021)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bear CR RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bear CR RD over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Bear CR RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,033 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bear CR RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bear CR RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.