US Bridges

Road over Rapid River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 7.0 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001541

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Rapid River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Rapid River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesRapid River
Location7.0 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.80335, -121.2925
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (1989)
Projected traffic66 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Rapid River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Road over Rapid River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Road over Rapid River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Rapid River?

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