CONC SAUK VALLEY R
Carrying CONC SAUK VALLEY R over SKAGIT RIVER
1.5 S JCT SR 20, Skagit, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CONC SAUK VALLEY R
The CONC SAUK VALLEY R bridge in Skagit, Washington carries CONC SAUK VALLEY R over SKAGIT RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 154.2 meters (506 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,562 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CONC SAUK VALLEY R compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 154.2 m (506 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,562 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 082030000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CONC SAUK VALLEY R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CONC SAUK VALLEY R against other structures in Skagit and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CONC SAUK VALLEY R?
CONC SAUK VALLEY R in Skagit, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CONC SAUK VALLEY R inspected?
CONC SAUK VALLEY R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,562 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CONC SAUK VALLEY R is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CONC SAUK VALLEY R?
CONC SAUK VALLEY R has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CONC SAUK VALLEY R?
CONC SAUK VALLEY R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CONC SAUK VALLEY R and does age affect safety?
CONC SAUK VALLEY R was built in 1952, making it 74 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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