US Bridges

Road over Meadow Creek

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 3.9 MI E of 65/6530 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001343

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
1995 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Meadow Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Meadow Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location3.9 MI E of 65/6530 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65300
Coordinates47.82579, -121.21909
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (1995)
Projected traffic12 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Road over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Road over Meadow 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Meadow Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Road over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Meadow Creek?

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