US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · Skokomish Tribal Center · Structure no. 00000000000P030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 613 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesSkobob Creek
LocationSkokomish Tribal Center
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
Coordinates47.32357, -123.14787
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic613 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Skobob Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.