F&s Grade Road over Samish River
PoorSkagit County, Washington · 0.14 S JCT Prairie RD · Structure no. 080096000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
F&s Grade Road over Samish River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F&s Grade Road over Samish River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 936 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was F&s Grade Road over Samish River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is F&s Grade Road over Samish River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does F&s Grade Road over Samish River carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is F&s Grade Road over Samish River?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns F&s Grade Road over Samish River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.