US Bridges

2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage

Good

Douglas County, Washington · 1.13 E JCT US 2 · Structure no. 083382000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries2 RD NW
CrossesDouglas Creek Drainage
Location1.13 E JCT US 2
RouteCounty Highway 5350
Coordinates47.64169, -120.01932
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2019)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 2 RD NW over Douglas Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.