Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek
GoodClark County, Washington · 0.2S Sunset Fall RD · Structure no. 081626000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,255
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 85 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,082 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek carry?
About 2,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lucia Falls Road over Big Tree Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.