US Bridges

Kiner Road over Wilson Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 3.65 S JCT SR 2 · Structure no. 082123000000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kiner Road over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kiner Road over Wilson Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesKiner Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location3.65 S JCT SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 91150
Coordinates47.66111, -118.92736
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kiner Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Kiner Road over Wilson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Kiner Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Kiner Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kiner Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.