Road over Rapid River
FairSnohomish County, Washington · 1.2 MI NE of 65/6530 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001341
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8
- 1995 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Rapid River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Rapid River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 59 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Rapid River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Road over Rapid River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Rapid River carry?
About 8 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is Road over Rapid River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Rapid River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.