US Bridges

Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 6.38 S SR 2 · Structure no. 082210000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWagner Lake Road
CrossesSinking Creek
Location6.38 S SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 45230
Coordinates47.66561, -118.70103
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2021)
Projected traffic115 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner Lake Road over Sinking 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner Lake Road over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.