Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek
FairSkagit County, Washington · 9.5 NE JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 081164000000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 714
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 714 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Lake Road over Bear 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 Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Lake Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.