US Bridges

W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 00.38 N JCT US101 · Structure no. 084725000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 293 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2037. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesW Lake Pleasant RD
CrossesLake Creek
Location00.38 N JCT US101
RouteCounty Highway 15570
Coordinates48.06086, -124.34631
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2017)
Projected traffic738 by 2037
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Lake Pleasant RD over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.