US Bridges

Road over Cascade River

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000001499

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Cascade River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Cascade River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesCascade River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 15500
Coordinates48.50125, -121.25048
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1994)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 Cascade River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Cascade River 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 Cascade River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Road over Cascade River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Cascade River?

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