Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek
FairPosted for loadSkagit County, Washington · 0.8 E JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 082415000000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs 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 Childs Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lyman Hamilton HWY over Childs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.