US Bridges

Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.4 NE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 087406000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSauk Prairie RD
CrossesMouse Creek
Location2.4 NE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 84950
Coordinates48.26993, -121.5626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2045
Trucks18%
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 Mouse Creek built?

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

What condition is Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

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

About 712 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sauk Prairie RD over Mouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.