US Bridges

Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 0.5 E JCT Interstate 5 · Structure no. 082655000000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesConway Hill Road
CrossesCarpenter Creek
Location0.5 E JCT Interstate 5
RouteCounty Highway 85000
Coordinates48.33651, -122.32641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2021)
Projected traffic141 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conway Hill Road over Carpenter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Conway Hill Road over Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.