US Bridges

SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan

Fair

San Juan County, Washington · NE End San Juan Isl · Structure no. 0008415A0000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,587
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan in San Juan County, Washington. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2036. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20 Extension
CrossesFriday Hbr-San Juan Chan
LocationNE End San Juan Isl
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.53514, -123.0145
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,587 (2010)
Projected traffic4,470 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan carry?

About 2,587 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.