US Bridges

SR 20 over Grandy Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 16.4 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0003731A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Grandy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 20 over Grandy Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,460 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,004 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesGrandy Creek
Location16.4 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.53264, -121.88448
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,460 (2023)
Projected traffic8,004 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Grandy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Grandy 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Grandy Creek carry?

About 5,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Grandy Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Grandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.