US Bridges

SR 11 over Hillside

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 13.3 N JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0006011B0000000

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,472
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over Hillside is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 11 over Hillside in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2,472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,569 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 9 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 11
CrossesHillside
Location13.3 N JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates48.63611, -122.475
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width9 ft (2.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,472 (2023)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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$828,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over Hillside built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 11 over Hillside 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 11 over Hillside carry?

About 2,472 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over Hillside?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 9 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.