US Bridges

143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.4 MI E Int I-5 · Structure no. 086314000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek is a concrete other carrying 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek 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 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries143rd Pl NE
CrossesTrib Quilceda Creek
Location1.4 MI E Int I-5
RouteCounty Highway 745
Coordinates48.12579, -122.15655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2019)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek built?

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

What condition is 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 143rd Pl NE over Trib Quilceda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.