Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek
FairPosted for loadSkagit County, Washington · 8.7 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 082269000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 578 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek carry?
About 578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek?
The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lk Cavanaugh Road over Pilchuck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.