US Bridges

Russell RD over Pilchuck River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.1 S JCT SR92 · Structure no. 086201000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
212 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
869
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell RD over Pilchuck River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russell RD over Pilchuck River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 869 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRussell RD
CrossesPilchuck River
Location3.1 S JCT SR92
RouteCounty Highway 49502
Coordinates48.00747, -122.03362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Russell RD over Pilchuck River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell RD over Pilchuck River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Russell RD over Pilchuck River carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell RD over Pilchuck River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Russell RD over Pilchuck River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.