US Bridges

Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 20.6 E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 088390000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,574
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

CarriesMountain Loop HWY
CrossesMarten Creek
Location20.6 E JCT SR 92
RouteCounty Highway 98960
Coordinates48.07185, -121.60661
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.8 mi (151 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$5.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Loop HWY over Marten 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Loop HWY over Marten Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.