Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade
FairSkagit County, Washington · 20.5 Miles East of Marble · Structure no. 9470028P0000000
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade River Road over Lower North Fork Cascade?
It is owned by the National Park Service.