US Bridges

Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.1W JCT FAS9517 · Structure no. 082299000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBelfrage Road
CrossesLudlow Creek
Location0.1W JCT FAS9517
RouteCounty Highway 50340
CountyJefferson County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.91673, -122.72911
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belfrage Road over Ludlow 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Belfrage Road over Ludlow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.