US Bridges

Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.1 E JCT Old Highway 99 · Structure no. 087594000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEleanor Lane
CrossesMaddox Creek
Location0.1 E JCT Old Highway 99
RouteCity Street 820
Coordinates48.38811, -122.33304
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic683 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eleanor Lane over Maddox 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eleanor Lane over Maddox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.