SR 23 over Crab Creek
PoorLincoln County, Washington · 8.7 N JCT SR 231 · Structure no. 0003432A0000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 377
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 23 over Crab Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 23 over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 377 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2039. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 23 over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 23 over Crab Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 23 over Crab Creek carry?
About 377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is SR 23 over Crab Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 23 over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.