US Bridges

Road over Gee Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000001489

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Gee Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Gee Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesGee Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 17000
CountySkagit County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.43365, -121.74892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1996)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Gee Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Road over Gee Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Gee Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Road over Gee Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Gee Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.