US Bridges

SR 20 over Granite Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 2.5 E Whatcom CO · Structure no. 0008963C0000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Granite Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Granite Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,698 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesGranite Creek
Location2.5 E Whatcom CO
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.62633, -120.8415
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2023)
Projected traffic1,698 by 2039
Trucks9%
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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Granite 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Granite Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Granite Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.