Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek
FairSkagit County, Washington · 2.0 NW JCT I-5 · Structure no. 079716000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 491
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 887 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Samish RD over Bear 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek carry?
About 491 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Samish RD over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.