US Bridges

Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.5 NW JCT SR101 · Structure no. 086600000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
294 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2041. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Gardiner Road
CrossesContractors Creek
Location0.5 NW JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 50140
Coordinates48.04241, -122.87847
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic288 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Gardiner Road over Contractors 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Old Gardiner Road over Contractors Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.