US Bridges

Brace Street over Goose Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.01 S JCT US 2 · Structure no. 085726000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brace Street over Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Brace Street over Goose Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrace Street
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.01 S JCT US 2
RouteCity Street 1440
Coordinates47.75731, -118.70172
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brace Street over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brace Street over Goose 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Brace Street over Goose Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brace Street over Goose Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brace Street over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.