US Bridges

Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.2 N. King Co. Line · Structure no. 088564000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,021
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,021 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCarter Rd.
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location0.2 N. King Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 6510
Coordinates47.77964, -122.25109
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (27.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,021 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,021 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Rd. over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.