US Bridges

Road over Finney Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000001490

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Finney Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Finney Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesFinney Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 17000
CountySkagit County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.40599, -121.79184
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 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 closed20.5 mi (33 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 Finney Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Finney 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 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Finney Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Road over Finney Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Finney Creek?

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