US Bridges

Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.9 NE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 087175000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSauk Prairie RD
CrossesTrib. Mouse Creek
Location2.9 NE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 84950
Coordinates48.27033, -121.5563
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Sauk Prairie RD over Trib. Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.