US Bridges

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 0.18 E JCT Healy RD · Structure no. 081911000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLyman Hamilton HWY
CrossesRed Cabin Creek
Location0.18 E JCT Healy RD
RouteCounty Highway 94020
Coordinates48.5277, -122.02422
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2021)
Projected traffic376 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Hamilton HWY over Red Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.