US Bridges

Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.33 E. Jct. SR101 · Structure no. 081369000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRice Lake Road
CrossesLeland Creek
Location0.33 E. Jct. SR101
RouteCounty Highway 34400
Coordinates47.84729, -122.88486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek 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 Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Lake Road over Leland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.