US Bridges

Catherine DR over Catherine Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.7 S JCT SR92 · Structure no. 086632000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine DR over Catherine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Catherine DR over Catherine Creek 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCatherine DR
CrossesCatherine Creek
Location0.7 S JCT SR92
RouteCity Street 664
Coordinates48.02544, -122.0649
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$631,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catherine DR over Catherine Creek built?

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

What condition is Catherine DR over Catherine Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Catherine DR over Catherine Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Catherine DR over Catherine Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine DR over Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.