Snohomish County Plans Repairs, Replacement for 10 Bridges

Several counties in the U.S. are undertaking significant bridge repair and replacement projects to address aging infrastructure and improve safety. Snohomish County plans to rebuild or restore at least 10 of its 210 bridges in the coming years, with work starting this year on bridges such as the Swamp Creek Bridge and maintenance on Red Bridge 537; seismic improvements and replacements are scheduled through 2028, including a nearly century-old Granite Falls Bridge. Similarly, the Iowa Department of Transportation is replacing the bridge deck on Roosevelt Avenue/Highway 61 in Burlington, leading to traffic detours expected to last until December, with efforts to mitigate disruptions. Washington County has closed Route C over Big River for a major bridge replacement project, aiming to provide a wider deck and better alignment; the closure will last until September with detours in place. These projects highlight a nationwide focus on updating critical transportation infrastructure, balancing necessary construction disruptions with long-term safety and reliability improvements.