US Bridges

SR 20 over Muddy CR

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 10.9 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0008227B0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Muddy CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 20 over Muddy CR in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,403 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,853 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesMuddy CR
Location10.9 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.53, -122
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,403 (2023)
Projected traffic10,853 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Muddy CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Muddy CR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Muddy CR carry?

About 7,403 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Muddy CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Muddy CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.