US Bridges

Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River

Fair

Snohomish County, Washington · MP 31.2 Rd. No. 20 · Structure no. 060502000001465

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River 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 6 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRd. No. 20
CrossesS Fork Sauk River
LocationMP 31.2 Rd. No. 20
RouteFederal Lands Road 20000
Coordinates48.0328, -121.43659
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1992)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rd. No. 20 over S Fork Sauk River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.