US Bridges

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek

GoodPosted for load

Skagit County, Washington · 0.28 E JCT Pipeline Road · Structure no. 082241000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 253 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2041. 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
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.28 E JCT Pipeline Road
RouteCounty Highway 94020
Coordinates48.52753, -122.05133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 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 Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek carry?

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

How long is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Hamilton HWY over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.