Zellmer Road over Crab Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Washington · 0.96 W FAS L221 · Structure no. 079861000000000
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Zellmer Road over Crab Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zellmer Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Zellmer Road over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is Zellmer Road 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Zellmer Road over Crab Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Zellmer Road over Crab Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Zellmer Road over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.