US Bridges

20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.01 E JCT Hartford DR · Structure no. 086047000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow is a concrete slab carrying 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow 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 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries20th Street NE
CrossesLake Stevens Outflow
Location0.01 E JCT Hartford DR
RouteCity Street 660
Coordinates48.01553, -122.06337
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$499,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow built?

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

What condition is 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 20th Street NE over Lake Stevens Outflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.