US Bridges

Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River

Good

Skagit County, Washington · Milepost 4.8 Rd. 28 · Structure no. 060502000001634

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad # 28
CrossesN.F. Stilliguamish River
LocationMilepost 4.8 Rd. 28
RouteFederal Lands Road 28000
Coordinates48.356, -121.61405
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1992)
Projected traffic90 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 # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road # 28 over N.F. Stilliguamish River?

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