US Bridges

Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 5.0 N JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 0003825A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
981
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl is a concrete continuous slab carrying Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl 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 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 981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarm to Market Rd.
CrossesJoe Leary Sl
Location5.0 N JCT SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 31010
CountySkagit County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.51872, -122.4445
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic981 (2023)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl built?

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

What condition is Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl carry?

About 981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Farm to Market Rd. over Joe Leary Sl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.