Snohomish County to repair, replace seven bridges in coming years

EVERETT — Snohomish County plans to undertake at least seven major repair or replacement projects on bridges across its road network over the next few years, according to an annual bridge report released on Thursday.

The report, which summarizes a year’s worth of the county’s work to maintain its 211 bridges, details upcoming construction projects to either make repairs to existing bridges or build new bridges in lieu of repairs.

One of the largest upcoming projects expected to begin construction is the replacement of the Granite Falls Bridge, which was built in 1934 and traverses the Stillaguamish River. While the bridge is a crucial connection for rural areas of the northeast county, it is only 20 feet wide — narrow enough that two large vehicles cannot pass each other comfortably. The bridge is also showing signs of deterioration and age, according to the county.

A replacement bridge will be built just west of the existing bridge and will be 47 feet wide, enough to allow room for vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. Construction is targeted to begin in 2028, the bridge report stated, and county staff are working to complete engineering and environmental permitting.

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