Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Washington · 5.07 SE FAS T220 · Structure no. 081582000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Blenz Road 45130 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.