US Bridges

Stratford Road over Crab Creek

Fair

Grant County, Washington · Stratford .2 N of 10 NE · Structure no. 081794000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,464
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stratford Road over Crab Creek is a concrete slab carrying Stratford Road over Crab Creek in Grant County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,464 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesStratford Road
CrossesCrab Creek
LocationStratford .2 N of 10 NE
RouteCounty Highway 94025
CountyGrant County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.2253, -119.27751
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,464 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stratford Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stratford Road over Crab 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Stratford Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 1,464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Stratford Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stratford Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.