US Bridges

Cascade River RD over Marble Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 8.3 E JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 080839000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade River RD over Marble Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade River RD over Marble Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCascade River RD
CrossesMarble Creek
Location8.3 E JCT SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 97950
Coordinates48.53574, -121.27185
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating96.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade River RD over Marble Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade River RD over Marble 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade River RD over Marble Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cascade River RD over Marble Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade River RD over Marble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.