Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek
FairPosted for loadSkagit County, Washington · 1.2 E on Stackpole · Structure no. 080152000000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek is a wood or timber girder and floorbeam system carrying Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 46 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Benson Ridge Lane over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.