US Bridges

Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 3.05 N SR 28 · Structure no. 086161000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIrby Road No 11750
CrossesCrab Creek
Location3.05 N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 11750
Coordinates47.36, -118.85
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks64%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irby Road No 11750 over Crab 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.

How long is Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Irby Road No 11750 over Crab Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.