Downs Road over Coal Creek
GoodLincoln County, Washington · 2.80 E SR 28 · Structure no. 082936000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Downs Road over Coal Creek is a steel box beam or girders - multiple carrying Downs Road over Coal Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 54 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Downs Road over Coal Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Downs Road over Coal 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 Downs Road over Coal Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Downs Road over Coal Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Downs Road over Coal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.