US Bridges

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.3 M W Hamilton · Structure no. 086311000000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 70 years old, older 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLyman Hamilton HWY
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.3 M W Hamilton
RouteCounty Highway 94020
Coordinates48.52608, -122.00514
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic293 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$926,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy 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 Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lyman Hamilton HWY over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.