US Bridges

Diablo Access Road over Skagit River

Fair

King County, Washington · Diable Dam · Structure no. 087471000000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Diablo Access Road over Skagit River is a concrete slab carrying Diablo Access Road over Skagit River in King County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDiablo Access Road
CrossesSkagit River
LocationDiable Dam
CountyKing County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.71256, -121.13247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diablo Access Road over Skagit River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diablo Access Road over Skagit 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Diablo Access Road over Skagit River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Diablo Access Road over Skagit River?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Diablo Access Road over Skagit River?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.