US Bridges

Rd. No. 20 over N Fork Sauk River

Good

Snohomish County, Washington · M.P. 37.2 Rd. # 20 · Structure no. 060502000001469

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Rd. No. 20 over N Fork Sauk River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rd. No. 20 over N Fork Sauk River in Snohomish County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesRd. No. 20
CrossesN Fork Sauk River
LocationM.P. 37.2 Rd. # 20
RouteFederal Lands Road 20000
Coordinates48.09594, -121.3866
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (1992)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 N Fork Sauk River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

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

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