US Bridges

Starbird Road over Fisher Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.7 MI E of Cedardale RD · Structure no. 089543000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
843
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starbird Road over Fisher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Starbird Road over Fisher Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 843 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,252 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStarbird Road
CrossesFisher Creek
Location0.7 MI E of Cedardale RD
RouteCounty Highway 82000
Coordinates48.30853, -122.29824
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic843 (2023)
Projected traffic1,252 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Starbird Road over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starbird Road over Fisher Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Starbird Road over Fisher Creek carry?

About 843 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Starbird Road over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Starbird Road over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.