US Bridges

SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan

Good

San Juan County, Washington · NE End San Juan Isl · Structure no. 0016737A0000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
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 movable - lift carrying SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan in San Juan County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,587 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2036. The structure is 105 ft (32 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
Coordinates48.535, -123.01333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 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 directionOne-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$1.2 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 Extension over Friday Hbr-San Juan Chan 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 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 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 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.