Paul Road over Crab Creek
FairPosted for loadLincoln County, Washington · 0.77 W SR 231 · Structure no. 084860000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paul Road over Crab Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paul Road over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paul Road over Crab Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paul 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Paul Road over Crab Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Paul Road over Crab Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Paul Road over Crab Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.