US Bridges

Laney Road over Crab Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Washington · 2.10 N FAS B220 · Structure no. 081770000000000

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laney Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Laney Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 110 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesLaney Road
CrossesCrab Creek
Location2.10 N FAS B220
RouteCounty Highway 21040
Coordinates47.31056, -118.48708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Laney Road over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Laney Road over Crab Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Laney Road over Crab Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Laney Road over Crab Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Laney Road over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.