Bluestem Road over Crab Creek
GoodLincoln County, Washington · 9.25SE SR 28 · Structure no. 081019000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 227
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluestem Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 227 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Bluestem Road over Crab Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Bluestem Road over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.