US Bridges

55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 4.2 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 089208000000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2045. The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Carries55th Ave NE
CrossesKackman Creek
Location4.2 E JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 75630
Coordinates48.21725, -122.15575
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length119 ft (36.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2045
Trucks5%
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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 55th Ave NE over Kackman 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 2023.

How much traffic does 55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 55th Ave NE over Kackman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.