US Bridges

SR 20 over Jackman Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 25.2 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0003022A0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,998
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Jackman Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 20 over Jackman Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 2,998 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,330 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesJackman Creek
Location25.2 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.52406, -121.71383
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,998 (2023)
Projected traffic4,330 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Jackman Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Jackman Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Jackman Creek carry?

About 2,998 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Jackman Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Jackman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.