Downs Road over Crab Creek
FairLincoln County, Washington · 3.50 N FAS B220 · Structure no. 082083000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 53
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downs Road over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Downs Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downs Road over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Downs 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 Downs Road over Crab Creek carry?
About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Downs Road over Crab Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Downs Road over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.