US Bridges

Road over Foss River

Good

King County, Washington · 5.7 MI S of HWY 2/68 JCT · Structure no. 060506000000998

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Foss River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Foss River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 63 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesFoss River
Location5.7 MI S of HWY 2/68 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 68000
Coordinates47.65556, -121.29311
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (1992)
Projected traffic234 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Foss River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Road over Foss River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Foss River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Road over Foss River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Foss River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.