US Bridges

SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 9.7 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0018012A0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,403
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesRed Cabin Creek
Location9.7 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.53021, -122.02579
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Red Cabin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Red Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.