US Bridges

Road over Bridal Veil Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.4 MI E of Hiway 2 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001349

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
308
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Bridal Veil Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Bridal Veil Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2045. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBridal Veil Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Hiway 2 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 60200
Coordinates47.80379, -121.55985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (1989)
Projected traffic462 by 2045
Trucks10%
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 Bridal Veil Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Road over Bridal Veil Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Bridal Veil Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road over Bridal Veil Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Bridal Veil Creek?

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