US Bridges

Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · Inter Smith Ave & Pacific · Structure no. 087270000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,748
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue 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 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 3,748 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2046. The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmith Avenue
CrossesPacific Avenue
LocationInter Smith Ave & Pacific
RouteCity Street 420
Coordinates47.97605, -122.19847
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.2 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,748 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue built?

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

What condition is Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue carry?

About 3,748 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue?

The structure is 207 ft (63.2 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Avenue over Pacific Avenue?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.