US Bridges

51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.3 MI E Int I-5 · Structure no. 088387000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,619
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda 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 7,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries51st Avenue NE
CrossesQuilceda Creek
Location1.3 MI E Int I-5
RouteCity Street 96150
Coordinates48.10486, -122.16226
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,619 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek built?

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

What condition is 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek carry?

About 7,619 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns 51st Avenue NE over Quilceda Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.