US Bridges

South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 13.9 E JCT SR-9 · Structure no. 088739000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSouth Skagit HWY
CrossesDavis Slough
Location13.9 E JCT SR-9
RouteCounty Highway 7000
Coordinates48.51493, -121.97238
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic744 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough 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 2023.

How much traffic does South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns South Skagit HWY over Davis Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.