NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River
FairKing County, Washington · 0.1 MI S of SR-2 · Structure no. 082786000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 343
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River carry?
About 343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NE Old Cascade HWY over S Fork Skykomish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.