US Bridges

SR 20 over Bacon Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 13.3 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 0009350A0000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Bacon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Bacon Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2039. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesBacon Creek
Location13.3 E JCT SR 530
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.58767, -121.39558
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2023)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2039
Trucks7%
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$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Bacon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.