Washington State Route 92
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State Route 92 is a short 8.25 miles (13.28 km) long Washington state highway
entirely in Snohomish County
. The roadway connects in Lake Stevens
to the Mountain Loop Highway
in Granite Falls
, serving as the primary connector to Granite Falls. The first form of transport to use the current route was the Monte Cristo and Everett Railroad, which roughly followed the current roadway. In 1937, (SSH 15A) was established on a route from (PSH 15) / (US 2) northeast to a concurrency with then east to Granite Falls. Later in 1964, SSH 15A became , SR 9 and SR 92. Recently, the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) has completed small projects to improve SR 92, including a truck bypass
of Granite Falls.
city limits. From the intersection, the roadway forms the northern city limits
of Lake Stevens until the Centennial Trail underpass and trailhead
. From the trail, the road turns northeast at the North Machias Road intersection and enters Lochsloy
, where SR 92 starts to parallel the Pilchuck River
, which it does to Granite Falls
. After leaving Lochsloy, the highway intersects Getchell Road, which travels west to Marysville
. From the junction, the road continues northeast into Granite Falls, becoming West Stanley Street and ending at the Mountain Loop Highway
. In 2007, the western terminus at SR 9 had a daily average of 15,000 motorists, making the intersection the busiest on the highway. The roadway's busiest segment in 1970 was the Granite Falls city limits and the eastern terminus, with a daily average of 3,300 motorists each.
with (US 2) by 1946, northeast to a brief concurrency with and then northeast once again to Granite Falls
. The eastern terminus of SR 92, the Mountain Loop Highway
, was completed in December 1941. The Washington State Legislature
established the current numbering system during the 1964 highway renumbering and SSH 15A was divided into three new highways, , and SR 92. By 1966, SR 9 between Lake Stevens
and Arlington
was not complete as was SR 92 between the current western terminus and North Machias Road.
The Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) has been improving the roadway since 2005. The first project was completed in October 2005 and replaced a culvert
on Stevens Creek with a bridge, located between Lake Road and 99th Avenue, 0.46 mile (0.7402964 km) east of the SR 9 intersection. A second project completed in September 2006 widened the highway and improved intersections between SR 9 and 84th Street (Getchell Road). In 2007, a road was proposed to run from 44th Street Northeast in Marysville
to SR 92's western terminus and was later canceled. A roundabout
was installed at the 127th Drive intersection after a near-fatal collision in June 2007. A third project added guardrail
s on US 2 and SR 92 west of Granite Falls. A truck bypass
of Granite Falls and SR 92 is currently under construction; the 2.1 miles (3.4 km) long route runs through Indian camps, where artifacts have been uncovered. Three roundabouts will be installed on the bypass, at the SR 92, 100th Street and Jordan Road intersections, which will decrease traffic on SR 92.
.
State highways in Washington
In the U.S. state of Washington, the Washington State Department of Transportation maintains a network of over 7000 miles of state highways, including all Interstate and U.S. Highways that pass through the state. The system comprises 8.5% of the state's public road mileage, but carries over half...
entirely in Snohomish County
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
. The roadway connects in Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States that surrounds the lake bearing the same name. It is southeast of Marysville, north of the city of Snohomish, and east of Everett...
to the Mountain Loop Highway
Mountain Loop Highway
The Mountain Loop Highway is a highway in the U.S. state of Washington. It traverses the western section of the Cascade Range within Snohomish County. The name suggests it forms a full loop, but it only is a small portion of a loop, which is completed using State Routes 92, 9, and 530...
in Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington
Granite Falls is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,364 at the 2010 census.-History:Before the arrival of European settlers, the area that is now Granite Falls was used by Native Americans to portage their canoes between fishing grounds.The first permanent...
, serving as the primary connector to Granite Falls. The first form of transport to use the current route was the Monte Cristo and Everett Railroad, which roughly followed the current roadway. In 1937, (SSH 15A) was established on a route from (PSH 15) / (US 2) northeast to a concurrency with then east to Granite Falls. Later in 1964, SSH 15A became , SR 9 and SR 92. Recently, the Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Department of Transportation
The Washington State Department of Transportation , was established in 1905. The agency, led by a Secretary and overseen by the Governor, is a Washington governmental agency that constructs, maintains, and regulates the use of the state's transportation infrastructure...
(WSDOT) has completed small projects to improve SR 92, including a truck bypass
Bypass (road)
A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or "bypasses" a built-up area, town, or village, to let through traffic flow without interference from local traffic, to reduce congestion in the built-up area, and to improve road safety....
of Granite Falls.
Route description
State Route 92 (SR 92) begins at an intersection with in Lake StevensLake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States that surrounds the lake bearing the same name. It is southeast of Marysville, north of the city of Snohomish, and east of Everett...
city limits. From the intersection, the roadway forms the northern city limits
City limits
The terms city limits and city boundary refer to the defined boundary or border of a city. The area within the city limits is sometimes called the city proper. The terms town limits/boundary and village limits/boundary mean the same as city limits/boundary, but apply to towns and villages...
of Lake Stevens until the Centennial Trail underpass and trailhead
Trailhead
A trailhead is the point at which a trail begins, where the trail is often intended for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-road vehicles...
. From the trail, the road turns northeast at the North Machias Road intersection and enters Lochsloy
Lochsloy, Washington
Lochsloy is a census-designated place in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 2,533 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lochsloy is located at on Hwy 92 between Lake Stevens and Granite Falls....
, where SR 92 starts to parallel the Pilchuck River
Pilchuck River
The Pilchuck River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington. The name is derived from Chinook Jargon pilpil and chuck , or "red water".-Course:...
, which it does to Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington
Granite Falls is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,364 at the 2010 census.-History:Before the arrival of European settlers, the area that is now Granite Falls was used by Native Americans to portage their canoes between fishing grounds.The first permanent...
. After leaving Lochsloy, the highway intersects Getchell Road, which travels west to Marysville
Marysville, Washington
Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 60,020 at the 2010 census. Marysville is known as "The Strawberry City" due to the large number of strawberry farms that once surrounded the city in its earlier days. Over the past decade, and continuing...
. From the junction, the road continues northeast into Granite Falls, becoming West Stanley Street and ending at the Mountain Loop Highway
Mountain Loop Highway
The Mountain Loop Highway is a highway in the U.S. state of Washington. It traverses the western section of the Cascade Range within Snohomish County. The name suggests it forms a full loop, but it only is a small portion of a loop, which is completed using State Routes 92, 9, and 530...
. In 2007, the western terminus at SR 9 had a daily average of 15,000 motorists, making the intersection the busiest on the highway. The roadway's busiest segment in 1970 was the Granite Falls city limits and the eastern terminus, with a daily average of 3,300 motorists each.
History
Before SR 92, the Monte Cristo and Everett Railroad used the route, shown on two different maps from 1899 and 1911. The railroad was replaced with (SSH 15A) during the creation of the Primary and secondary state highways in 1937. SSH 15A ran from , later concurrentConcurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with (US 2) by 1946, northeast to a brief concurrency with and then northeast once again to Granite Falls
Granite Falls, Washington
Granite Falls is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,364 at the 2010 census.-History:Before the arrival of European settlers, the area that is now Granite Falls was used by Native Americans to portage their canoes between fishing grounds.The first permanent...
. The eastern terminus of SR 92, the Mountain Loop Highway
Mountain Loop Highway
The Mountain Loop Highway is a highway in the U.S. state of Washington. It traverses the western section of the Cascade Range within Snohomish County. The name suggests it forms a full loop, but it only is a small portion of a loop, which is completed using State Routes 92, 9, and 530...
, was completed in December 1941. The Washington State Legislature
Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is a bipartisan, bicameral body, composed of the lower Washington House of Representatives, composed of 98 Representatives, and the upper Washington State Senate, with 49 Senators.The State Legislature...
established the current numbering system during the 1964 highway renumbering and SSH 15A was divided into three new highways, , and SR 92. By 1966, SR 9 between Lake Stevens
Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States that surrounds the lake bearing the same name. It is southeast of Marysville, north of the city of Snohomish, and east of Everett...
and Arlington
Arlington, Washington
Arlington is a city in northern Snohomish County, Washington, United States, bordered by the city of Marysville to the south. The population was 17,926 at the 2010 census.-History:...
was not complete as was SR 92 between the current western terminus and North Machias Road.
The Washington State Department of Transportation
Washington State Department of Transportation
The Washington State Department of Transportation , was established in 1905. The agency, led by a Secretary and overseen by the Governor, is a Washington governmental agency that constructs, maintains, and regulates the use of the state's transportation infrastructure...
(WSDOT) has been improving the roadway since 2005. The first project was completed in October 2005 and replaced a culvert
Culvert
A culvert is a device used to channel water. It may be used to allow water to pass underneath a road, railway, or embankment. Culverts can be made of many different materials; steel, polyvinyl chloride and concrete are the most common...
on Stevens Creek with a bridge, located between Lake Road and 99th Avenue, 0.46 mile (0.7402964 km) east of the SR 9 intersection. A second project completed in September 2006 widened the highway and improved intersections between SR 9 and 84th Street (Getchell Road). In 2007, a road was proposed to run from 44th Street Northeast in Marysville
Marysville, Washington
Marysville is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 60,020 at the 2010 census. Marysville is known as "The Strawberry City" due to the large number of strawberry farms that once surrounded the city in its earlier days. Over the past decade, and continuing...
to SR 92's western terminus and was later canceled. A roundabout
Roundabout
A roundabout is the name for a road junction in which traffic moves in one direction around a central island. The word dates from the early 20th century. Roundabouts are common in many countries around the world...
was installed at the 127th Drive intersection after a near-fatal collision in June 2007. A third project added guardrail
Guardrail
Guardrail can refer to*Guard rails installed on road sides for automobile safety*RC-12 Guardrail, a U.S. Army intelligence-gathering aircraft based on the C-12 Huron*Roof edge protection, rails installed on roofs to protect construction and roofing workers...
s on US 2 and SR 92 west of Granite Falls. A truck bypass
Bypass (road)
A bypass is a road or highway that avoids or "bypasses" a built-up area, town, or village, to let through traffic flow without interference from local traffic, to reduce congestion in the built-up area, and to improve road safety....
of Granite Falls and SR 92 is currently under construction; the 2.1 miles (3.4 km) long route runs through Indian camps, where artifacts have been uncovered. Three roundabouts will be installed on the bypass, at the SR 92, 100th Street and Jordan Road intersections, which will decrease traffic on SR 92.
Major intersections
The highway is located entirely in Snohomish CountySnohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
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| Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Stevens Lake Stevens, Washington Lake Stevens is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States that surrounds the lake bearing the same name. It is southeast of Marysville, north of the city of Snohomish, and east of Everett... |
0.00 | Western terminus | |
| Granite Falls Granite Falls, Washington Granite Falls is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,364 at the 2010 census.-History:Before the arrival of European settlers, the area that is now Granite Falls was used by Native Americans to portage their canoes between fishing grounds.The first permanent... |
8.25 | Eastern terminus | |
| East Stanley Street | Continuation beyond Mountain Loop Highway |