US Bridges

Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.0 W JCT I-5 · Structure no. 086397000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,693
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,693 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPioneer Highway
CrossesStillaguamish River
Location2.0 W JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 97950
Coordinates48.19666, -122.24427
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,693 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River carry?

About 3,693 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Highway over Stillaguamish River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.