US Bridges

Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 03.11 NE SR 21 · Structure no. 083677000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Duck Lake Road over Duck 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 106 vehicles a day, roughly 74% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesDuck Lake Road
CrossesDuck Creek
Location03.11 NE SR 21
RouteCounty Highway 92310
Coordinates47.37153, -118.65706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2044
Trucks74%
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek built?

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

What condition is Duck Lake Road over Duck 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 Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 74% are trucks.

How long is Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Duck Lake Road over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.