Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek
FairJefferson County, Washington · 0.5E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 079666000000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dowans Creek RD over Dowans 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dowans Creek RD over Dowans Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.