US Bridges

Starbird RD over I-5

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.9 N Snohomish CO · Structure no. 0009260A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,537
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starbird RD over I-5 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starbird RD over I-5 in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,537 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,262 by 2041. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStarbird RD
CrossesI-5
Location0.9 N Snohomish CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates48.30746, -122.31654
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,537 (2021)
Projected traffic2,262 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Starbird RD over I-5 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starbird RD over I-5 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Starbird RD over I-5 carry?

About 1,537 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starbird RD over I-5?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Starbird RD over I-5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.