US Bridges

Denny Station Road over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.43 W-Sr 231 · Structure no. 080673000000000

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Denny Station Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Denny Station Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 109 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDenny Station Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location0.43 W-Sr 231
RouteCounty Highway 62240
Coordinates47.59406, -117.94864
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Denny Station Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Denny Station Road over Crab 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Denny Station Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Denny Station Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Denny Station Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.