US Bridges

High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.6 N King CO Line · Structure no. 086129000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,733
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,733 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHigh Bridge RD
CrossesRicci Creek
Location4.6 N King CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 92655
Coordinates47.82135, -122.03954
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,733 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bridge RD over Ricci 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek carry?

About 1,733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns High Bridge RD over Ricci Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.