US Bridges

Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · M.P. 15.4 Rd. No. 26 · Structure no. 060502000001444

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
79
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRd. No. 26
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationM.P. 15.4 Rd. No. 26
RouteFederal Lands Road 26000
Coordinates48.26679, -121.33433
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (1992)
Projected traffic118 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek 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 Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. No. 26 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.