US Bridges

Road over Finney Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060501000003294

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Finney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Finney Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesFinney Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 17150
Coordinates48.42345, -121.76289
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 Finney Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Finney Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Finney Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Finney Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Finney Creek?

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