US Bridges

SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 28.7 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 0019764A0000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,598 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,123 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 20
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location28.7 E JCT SR 9
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates48.49871, -121.64637
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,598 (2023)
Projected traffic5,123 by 2043
Trucks10%
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$838,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary 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 Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 2,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.