FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

153rd Street SE

Carrying 153rd Street SE over North Creek

0.25 miles west of SR 527, Snohomish, Washington

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 153rd Street SE

The 153rd Street SE bridge in Snohomish, Washington carries 153rd Street SE over North Creek. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 27.4 meters (90 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 900 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 153rd Street SE compares

▼ 19.9
Load rating vs Washington average (33.5 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Washington bridges
516
Bridges in Snohomish · 19 in Poor condition
153rd Street SE 13.6 t
Washington average 33.5 t

Live comparison across Washington.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
41.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
12.2
Essentiality /15
1.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
27.4 m (90 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086597000000000

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 153rd Street SE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 153rd Street SE against other structures in Snohomish and across Washington. Washington bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 153rd Street SE?

153rd Street SE in Snohomish, Washington, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 153rd Street SE inspected?

153rd Street SE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 900 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 153rd Street SE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 153rd Street SE?

153rd Street SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 153rd Street SE?

153rd Street SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 153rd Street SE and does age affect safety?

153rd Street SE was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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