US Bridges

So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 17.0 E JCT SR9 · Structure no. 083052000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
635
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSo Skagit HWY
CrossesMill Creek
Location17.0 E JCT SR9
RouteCounty Highway 7000
Coordinates48.51228, -121.88187
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is So Skagit HWY over Mill 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 So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns So Skagit HWY over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.