US Bridges

Jordan Road over Jim Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.5 SE JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 088650000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,651
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Road over Jim Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Jordan Road over Jim Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesJordan Road
CrossesJim Creek
Location3.5 SE JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 98930
Coordinates48.18361, -122.07667
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Road over Jim Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Road over Jim 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Road over Jim Creek carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Road over Jim Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Road over Jim Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.