US Bridges

Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 4.71 S JCT South Point RD · Structure no. 089343000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
492
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesThorndyke Road
CrossesThorndyke Creek
Location4.71 S JCT South Point RD
RouteCounty Highway 41870
Coordinates47.82361, -122.73944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating72.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic492 (2021)
Projected traffic659 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek carry?

About 492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Thorndyke Road over Thorndyke Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.