US Bridges

Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west)

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 4.2 E JCT SR 530 · Structure no. 089018000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
262
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west) in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 262 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRockport Cascade R
CrossesIllabot Creek (west)
Location4.2 E JCT SR 530
RouteCounty Highway 8700
Coordinates48.48117, -121.50207
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262 (2021)
Projected traffic320 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west) carry?

About 262 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west)?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport Cascade R over Illabot Creek (west)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.