US Bridges

US 2 over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.3 E JCT SR 28 · Structure no. 0006378A0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 2 over Cottonwood Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 2 over Cottonwood Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,732 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 2
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.3 E JCT SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 2
CountyLincoln County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.65383, -118.15172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,732 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 2 over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 2 over Cottonwood 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 2 over Cottonwood Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns US 2 over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.