Detour Road over Crab Creek
FairLincoln County, Washington · 0.55 W SR 231 · Structure no. 084105000000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Detour Road over Crab Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Detour Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Detour Road over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Detour Road over Crab Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Detour Road over Crab Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Detour Road over Crab Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Detour Road over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.