US Bridges

Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.7 NE JCT SR9 · Structure no. 086559000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon Road
CrossesWetland @ N Lake Stevens
Location0.7 NE JCT SR9
RouteCity Street 94748
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.01099, -122.10278
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2045
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Vernon Road over Wetland @ N Lake Stevens?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.