RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Carrying RIVERSIDE DRIVE over SKAGIT RIVER
0.7 N JCT SR 538, Skagit, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVERSIDE DRIVE
The RIVERSIDE DRIVE bridge in Skagit, Washington carries RIVERSIDE DRIVE over SKAGIT RIVER. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 259.1 meters (850 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,640 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVERSIDE DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 259.1 m (850 ft)
- Deck Width
- 21.8 m (72 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 21,640 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 087257000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVERSIDE DRIVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RIVERSIDE DRIVE against other structures in Skagit and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
RIVERSIDE DRIVE in Skagit, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVERSIDE DRIVE inspected?
RIVERSIDE DRIVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 21,640 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVERSIDE DRIVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
RIVERSIDE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVERSIDE DRIVE?
RIVERSIDE DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RIVERSIDE DRIVE and does age affect safety?
RIVERSIDE DRIVE was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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