Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek
FairClallam County, Washington · 19.4 MI W of Port Angeles · Structure no. 9500036P0000000
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake Crescent Road over Barnes 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Lake Crescent Road over Barnes Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.