US Bridges

153rd Street SE over North Creek

GoodPosted for load

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.25 Miles West of SR 527 · Structure no. 086597000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

153rd Street SE over North Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 153rd Street SE over North Creek 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries153rd Street SE
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.25 Miles West of SR 527
RouteCity Street 778
Coordinates47.85947, -122.22364
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2015)
Projected traffic950 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 153rd Street SE over North Creek built?

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

What condition is 153rd Street SE over North 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 153rd Street SE over North Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 153rd Street SE over North Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 153rd Street SE over North Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.