US Bridges

5th ST over Boeing RR Access

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT SR 525 · Structure no. 086371000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th ST over Boeing RR Access is a concrete frame carrying 5th ST over Boeing RR Access in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2045. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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Carries5th ST
CrossesBoeing RR Access
Location0.6 E JCT SR 525
RouteCity Street 830
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.9474, -122.29187
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2045
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th ST over Boeing RR Access built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th ST over Boeing RR Access 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 5th ST over Boeing RR Access carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 5th ST over Boeing RR Access?

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 5th ST over Boeing RR Access?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.