US Bridges

US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Washington · 1.4 E JCT US 97 · Structure no. 0003598A0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,797 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,253 by 2039. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 2
CrossesPine Canyon & Creek
Location1.4 E JCT US 97
RouteU.S. Route 2
Coordinates47.62853, -120.2035
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,797 (2023)
Projected traffic2,253 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Pine Canyon & 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek carry?

About 1,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Pine Canyon & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.