Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek
FairSnohomish County, Washington · M.P. 35.9 Rd. No. 20 · Structure no. 060502000001463
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Rd. No. 20 over Bedal Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.