US Bridges

Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · .6 S JCT SR 11 · Structure no. 083364000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,676 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPulver Road
CrossesJoe Leary Slough
Location.6 S JCT SR 11
RouteCounty Highway 34410
CountySkagit County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.49348, -122.35669
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2023)
Projected traffic1,676 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pulver Road over Joe Leary Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.