US Bridges

SR 9 over Lake Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 2.4 N JCT SR 534 · Structure no. 0018720A0000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,651
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 9 over Lake Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,651 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 9
CrossesLake Creek
Location2.4 N JCT SR 534
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates48.3371, -122.20838
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,651 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 9 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 9 over Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Lake Creek carry?

About 1,651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.