SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Join Snohomish County Public Works in celebrating the replacement of Swamp Creek Bridge 503 between the cities of Brier and Bothell during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 12 from 10 to 10:30 a.m. The new bridge meets current design standards, widened lanes for nearly 10,000 daily vehicles and bicyclists, and added sidewalks for pedestrians along Locust Way.
The bridge located on Locust Way north of 228th St SW reopened on Friday, October 31 with alternating single-lane access during work hours and full two-lane access during evenings and weekends. Work on the project began in early June and is expected to continue through the end of November. Snohomish County Public Works, Johansen Construction, and partners worked to replace the old bridge, which had weight restrictions, narrow lanes, and no road shoulders or sidewalks.
“This project marks another infrastructure investment and milestone in the Brier-Bothell area,” Snohomish County Public Works Director Kelly Snyder said. “The nearby Larch Way/Logan Road and Locust Way roundabout was completed last year. We are proud of our continued work to improve traffic flow and expand mobility for residents who live and commute in this rapidly growing area.”
The replacement bridge is a 70-foot-long and 47-foot-wide single-span concrete girder bridge. The new structure allowed the removal of in-stream piles for a more natural stream flow and enhanced stream habitat. A full road closure reduced the total construction period and cost of the project.
“We thank the residents for their patience during successive construction projects,” Snyder added. “These construction disruptions allowed for improvements that will last for decades.”
Funding for the $5.7 million project was provided by the Federal Highway Administration and administered through the Washington State Department of Transportation Local Bridge Program.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The event will feature a short ceremony to recognize the completion of the new bridge, contributions from staff members and project partners, and the patience from impacted community members.
- When: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Swamp Creek Bridge 503 on Locust Way north of 228th St SW
- Parking: Limited parking is available at the project location (see map). Please consider carpooling. For parking or other accommodations, email Julie.Kuntz@snoco.org or call (425) 359-7490.
Relevant URLs:
- Swamp Creek Bridge 503 Replacement project webpage: https://bit.ly/Bridge503
Snohomish County Public Works website: https://bit.ly/SnoCoPW
About Snohomish County Public Works
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for approximately 1,600 miles of county roads, more than 200 bridges, and manages in excess of 200 traffic control signals. The department also processes nearly 670,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the second-largest department within Snohomish County government with nearly 600 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks or follow the department on Facebook, Instagram, and X for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.
Source: Snohomish County
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
