US Bridges

Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 9.0 NE JCT SR2 · Structure no. 088999000000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIndex-Galena Road
CrossesHoward Creek
Location9.0 NE JCT SR2
RouteCounty Highway 54600
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.89053, -121.44174
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Index-Galena Road over Howard 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 2024.

How much traffic does Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Index-Galena Road over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.