Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek
PoorSnohomish County, Washington · M.P. 4.5 Rd. No. 49 · Structure no. 060502000001400
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 37
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek carry?
About 37 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Rd. No. 49 over Lost Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.