US Bridges

Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.6 SE JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 086284000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,231
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,231 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRobe-Menzel Road
CrossesPond Overflow
Location0.6 SE JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 85950
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.07543, -121.96689
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,231 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow carry?

About 3,231 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Robe-Menzel Road over Pond Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.