US Bridges

E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin

Fair

Island County, Washington · East of Oak Harbor · Structure no. 1WA203360

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
Federal
Navy / Marines

About this bridge

E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin is a steel truss - thru carrying E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin in Island County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesE. Pioneer Way
CrossesDrainage Basin
LocationEast of Oak Harbor
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates48.29746, -122.60781
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNavy / Marines
Maintained byNavy / Marines
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E. Pioneer Way over Drainage Basin?

It is owned by the Navy / Marines.