US Bridges

Bluestem Road over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 8.34 SE SR 28 · Structure no. 080840000000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluestem Road over Crab Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Bluestem Road over Crab 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBluestem Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location8.34 SE SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 96100
Coordinates47.50225, -118.03825
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluestem Road over Crab Creek built?

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

What condition is Bluestem 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bluestem Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Bluestem Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bluestem Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.