US Bridges

164th ST SW over Swamp Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 W JCT I-5 · Structure no. 087029000000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,286
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

164th ST SW over Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 164th ST SW over Swamp Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 65 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 29,286 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries164th ST SW
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location1.0 W JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 90561
Coordinates47.8499, -122.26623
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,286 (2019)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 164th ST SW over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is 164th ST SW over Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 164th ST SW over Swamp Creek carry?

About 29,286 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 164th ST SW over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 164th ST SW over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.