US Bridges

SR 20 over Diobsud Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 10.9 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 0003761A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Diobsud Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 20 over Diobsud Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesDiobsud Creek
Location10.9 E JCT SR 530
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.55994, -121.41511
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2023)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Diobsud Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 20 over Diobsud 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 Diobsud Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Diobsud Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Diobsud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.