Nicholson RD over Childs Creek
GoodSkagit County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 082292000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nicholson RD over Childs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nicholson RD over Childs Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicholson RD over Childs Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicholson RD over Childs 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 Nicholson RD over Childs Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Nicholson RD over Childs Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Nicholson RD over Childs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.