US Bridges

Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 W JCT I-5 · Structure no. 086355000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2046. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGibson Rd.
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location1.0 W JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 11711
Coordinates47.88111, -122.25722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$425,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibson Rd. over Swamp 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Gibson Rd. over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.