US Bridges

Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 1.1 SE JCT SR 9 · Structure no. 086415000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesLake Cavanavgh RD
CrossesLake Creek
Location1.1 SE JCT SR 9
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates48.35559, -122.19152
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2021)
Projected traffic897 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Lake Cavanavgh RD over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.