US Bridges

Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River

FairPosted for load

Skagit County, Washington · 1.5 S JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 082030000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,562
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River is a steel continuous arch - thru carrying Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1952, 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 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 2,562 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,806 by 2040. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesConc Sauk Valley R
CrossesSkagit River
Location1.5 S JCT SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 8000
Coordinates48.52472, -121.77133
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,562 (2020)
Projected traffic3,806 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$18.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River built?

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

What condition is Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River carry?

About 2,562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Conc Sauk Valley R over Skagit River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.