US Bridges

Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 1.5 SW JCT Interstate 5 · Structure no. 0013135A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,516
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 9,516 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,187 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPioneer HWY
CrossesFisher Slough
Location1.5 SW JCT Interstate 5
RouteCounty Highway 80090
Coordinates48.3237, -122.34373
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,516 (2021)
Projected traffic17,187 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough 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 Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough carry?

About 9,516 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer HWY over Fisher Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.