US Bridges

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser Creek

FairPosted for load

Skagit County, Washington · 0.17 W JCT Hamil Cem RD · Structure no. 082092000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLyman Hamilton HWY
CrossesMannser Creek
Location0.17 W JCT Hamil Cem RD
RouteCounty Highway 94020
Coordinates48.52733, -122.04253
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic385 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser Creek built?

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

What condition is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser 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 Mannser Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Hamilton HWY over Mannser Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.