US Bridges

Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 10 E JCT SR 20 · Structure no. 086312000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCascade River RD
CrossesSibley Creek
Location10 E JCT SR 20
RouteCounty Highway 97950
Coordinates48.5122, -121.25004
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$339,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade River RD over Sibley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade River RD over Sibley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.