US Bridges

SR 231 over Rock CR

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 9.2 N JCT SR 23 · Structure no. 0007562A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
288
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 231 over Rock CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 231 over Rock CR in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 288 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 257 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 231
CrossesRock CR
Location9.2 N JCT SR 23
RouteState Highway 231
Coordinates47.43547, -117.90456
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2023)
Projected traffic257 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 231 over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 231 over Rock CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 231 over Rock CR carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 231 over Rock CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 231 over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.