US Bridges

Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · 0.1 W JCT Mt Lp Hy · Structure no. 081981000000000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
206 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesReeces Hideout RD
CrossesS.F. Sauk River
Location0.1 W JCT Mt Lp Hy
RouteCounty Highway 88400
CountySnohomish County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.09613, -121.39085
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2045
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk 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 Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River?

The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Reeces Hideout RD over S.F. Sauk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.