US Bridges

Road over Fourth of July Creek

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · 7.7 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT · Structure no. 060506000003174

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
1989 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Fourth of July Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Fourth of July Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2045. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesFourth of July Creek
Location7.7 MI N of HWY 2/65 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
Coordinates47.81205, -121.29612
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 Fourth of July Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Fourth of July 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Fourth of July Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Road over Fourth of July Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Fourth of July Creek?

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