US Bridges

Ash Way over Swamp Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.6 SW JCT I-5 · Structure no. 088141000000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,698
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ash Way over Swamp Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ash Way over Swamp Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,698 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAsh Way
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location0.6 SW JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 8810
Coordinates47.84532, -122.26734
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,698 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ash Way over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ash Way over Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ash Way over Swamp Creek carry?

About 7,698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ash Way over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ash Way over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.