US Bridges

Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.7 NE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 088041000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSauk Prairie RD
CrossesSauk River
Location0.7 NE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 84950
Coordinates48.2619, -121.59472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span262 ft (80 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks17%
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$17.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River built?

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

What condition is Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (80 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Sauk Prairie RD over Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.