Washington § 47.17.960 - Local bridges — Department responsibility.

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§ 47.17.960. Local bridges — Department responsibility.

Although not part of the state highway system, the bridges designated in this section shall remain the continuing responsibility of the Washington state department of transportation. Continuing responsibility includes all structural maintenance, repair, and replacement of the substructure, superstructure, and roadway deck. Local agencies are responsible for snow and ice control, sweeping, striping, lane marking, and channelization.
State of Washington Inventory of
Bridges and Structures
Facility
 
(SWIBS) Number
S. Fork Skykomish River Bridge
WN-002000487032
Manette Bridge
WN-303250032700
Grays River Bridge (Rosburg)
WN-403000064300
Elochoman Bridge
WN-407000023300
[ 1991 c 342 s 55.]

Notes

Effective dates—1991 c 342: See note following RCW 47.01.425.

Source: official Washington text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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