US Bridges

Frontage Road over Muddy Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 10.9 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0008227C0000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over Muddy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Frontage Road over Muddy Creek 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location10.9 E JCT SR 9
RouteCity Street 20
Coordinates48.53009, -121.99858
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2002)
Projected traffic99 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$445,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road over Muddy Creek built?

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

What condition is Frontage Road over Muddy 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Frontage Road over Muddy Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.