US Bridges

Olympic Lane over Gc Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.02 JCT Beaver Pond DR N · Structure no. 087600000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olympic Lane over Gc Creek is a concrete slab carrying Olympic Lane over Gc Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlympic Lane
CrossesGc Creek
Location0.02 JCT Beaver Pond DR N
RouteCity Street 820
CountySkagit County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.41125, -122.27596
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olympic Lane over Gc Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olympic Lane over Gc 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 Olympic Lane over Gc Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Olympic Lane over Gc Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Olympic Lane over Gc Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.