US Bridges

South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 15.0 E JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 082910000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSouth Skagit HWY
CrossesOtoole Creek
Location15.0 E JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 7000
Coordinates48.51067, -121.91949
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic635 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$815,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Skagit HWY over Otoole 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 South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek carry?

About 635 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns South Skagit HWY over Otoole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.