US Bridges

Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.25 N JCT Cook Road · Structure no. 089068000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,771
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway 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 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 5,771 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,423 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Highway 99 N
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location0.25 N JCT Cook Road
RouteCounty Highway 50510
Coordinates48.51192, -122.33772
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span198 ft (60.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2023)
Projected traffic10,423 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway built?

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

What condition is Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 198 ft (60.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Old Highway 99 N over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.