Riverside Drive over Skagit River
GoodSkagit County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT SR 538 · Structure no. 087257000000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 850 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,640
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Skagit River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over Skagit River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 21,640 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,084 by 2042. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Skagit River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Skagit 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Skagit River carry?
About 21,640 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Riverside Drive over Skagit River?
The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Skagit River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.