US Bridges

Access Road a over Wetland

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · Paine Field Airport · Structure no. 087147000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
844
2021 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Access Road a over Wetland is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Access Road a over Wetland in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 844 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAccess Road a
CrossesWetland
LocationPaine Field Airport
Coordinates47.90075, -122.26844
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic844 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks29%
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road a over Wetland built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road a over Wetland 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road a over Wetland carry?

About 844 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Access Road a over Wetland?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road a over Wetland?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.