US Bridges

208th ST NE over Vos Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.8 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 088003000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

208th ST NE over Vos Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 208th ST NE over Vos Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 224 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2046. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries208th ST NE
CrossesVos Creek
Location4.8 E JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 81990
Coordinates48.18361, -122.05184
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2046
Trucks19%
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$10.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 208th ST NE over Vos Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is 208th ST NE over Vos 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 208th ST NE over Vos Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 208th ST NE over Vos Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 208th ST NE over Vos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.