US Bridges

Govan Road over Wilson Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 2.59 SW SR 2 · Structure no. 083903000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Govan Road over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Govan Road over Wilson Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesGovan Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location2.59 SW SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 16130
Coordinates47.72567, -118.82617
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2020)
Projected traffic82 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Govan Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Govan 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Govan Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Govan Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Govan Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.