US Bridges

South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.0 S JCT SR92 · Structure no. 087278000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,776
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,776 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouth Machias RD
CrossesLittle Pilchuck Creek
Location3.0 S JCT SR92
RouteCounty Highway 94781
Coordinates47.99351, -122.04049
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,776 (2021)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2045
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek carry?

About 5,776 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns South Machias RD over Little Pilchuck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.