US Bridges

Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek

Good

Skagit County, Washington · 0.2 MI N of Cook Road · Structure no. 089162000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek in Skagit County, Washington. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKlinger Street
CrossesBrickyard Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Cook Road
RouteCity Street 1150
Coordinates48.51053, -122.25448
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2024)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$616,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Klinger Street over Brickyard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Klinger Street over Brickyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.