US Bridges

311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.5 S JCT SR2 · Structure no. 087405000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,263
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,263 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Carries311 TH Av SE
CrossesSkykomish Slough
Location0.5 S JCT SR2
RouteCounty Highway 95776
Coordinates47.85418, -121.81484
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,263 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough 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 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough carry?

About 2,263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 311 TH Av SE over Skykomish Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.