US Bridges

Road over Beckler River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 1.0 MI N O Hyw 2/65 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001538

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Beckler River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Beckler River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2045. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBeckler River
Location1.0 MI N O Hyw 2/65 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65000
Coordinates47.72772, -121.3382
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (1991)
Projected traffic171 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Beckler River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Beckler River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over Beckler River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over Beckler River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Beckler River?

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