US Bridges

Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 6.01 E FAS G221 · Structure no. 081157000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
153
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 153 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDoerschlag Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location6.01 E FAS G221
RouteCounty Highway 92200
Coordinates47.33183, -118.137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic153 (2021)
Projected traffic250 by 2040
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 Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doerschlag 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 153 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Doerschlag Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.