US Bridges

Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel

Fair

Skagit County, Washington · 1.0 N JCT Cook Rd. · Structure no. 088011000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,372
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,372 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,896 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location1.0 N JCT Cook Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 50510
Coordinates48.52358, -122.33975
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,372 (2021)
Projected traffic7,896 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel built?

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

What condition is Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel carry?

About 4,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.