US Bridges

Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 4.6 W Conc Sauk Valley RD · Structure no. 080502000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 73 years old, older 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFinney Creek Road
CrossesFinney Creek
Location4.6 W Conc Sauk Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 6120
Coordinates48.46352, -121.69122
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Finney Creek Road over Finney 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Finney Creek Road over Finney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.