US Bridges

126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland

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Snohomish County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT SR2 · Structure no. 089195000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland is a steel culvert carrying 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries126th ST SE
CrossesUnnamed Wetland
Location3.3 N JCT SR2
RouteCounty Highway 52556
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.88303, -121.84446
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 126th ST SE over Unnamed Wetland?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.