Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Washington · 0.01 S JCT US 2 · Structure no. 085373000000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Seventh Street over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.