US Bridges

Albatross Street over Duck Lake

FairPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 E Dolphin · Structure no. 085008000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,143
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albatross Street over Duck Lake is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Albatross Street over Duck Lake in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,020 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlbatross Street
CrossesDuck Lake
Location0.1 E Dolphin
RouteCity Street 12
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.99803, -124.14856
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,143 (2019)
Projected traffic3,020 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$605,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albatross Street over Duck Lake built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albatross Street over Duck Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Albatross Street over Duck Lake carry?

About 2,143 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Albatross Street over Duck Lake?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Albatross Street over Duck Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.