US Bridges

SR 20 over Sky Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 17.8 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 0013442A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Sky Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 20 over Sky Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesSky Creek
Location17.8 E JCT SR 530
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.63018, -121.32787
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Sky Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Sky 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 Sky Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 20 over Sky Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Sky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.