US Bridges

137th ST SE over Stream

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 2.0 NW JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 089388000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

137th ST SE over Stream is a steel culvert carrying 137th ST SE over Stream in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries137th ST SE
CrossesStream
Location2.0 NW JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 45576
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.87229, -121.95009
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 137th ST SE over Stream built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 137th ST SE over Stream 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 137th ST SE over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 137th ST SE over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m).

Who owns 137th ST SE over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.