US Bridges

Road over N.Fork Skykomish River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 16.0 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT · Structure no. 060506000001543

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over N.Fork Skykomish River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over N.Fork Skykomish River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 66 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesN.Fork Skykomish River
Location16.0 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
Coordinates47.88962, -121.32545
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (1989)
Projected traffic184 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 N.Fork Skykomish River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Road over N.Fork Skykomish 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Road over N.Fork Skykomish River carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (1989 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Road over N.Fork Skykomish River?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over N.Fork Skykomish River?

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