US Bridges

Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River

Fair

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.45E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 083203000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2042. 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).

Location

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CarriesLinger Longer Road
CrossesBig Quilcene River
Location0.45E JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 30130
CountyJefferson County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.81892, -122.87144
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic1,183 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Linger Longer Road over Big Quilcene River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.