US Bridges

Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.84 N FAS A221 · Structure no. 086456000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage is a steel continuous culvert carrying Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPfeifer Road
CrossesGibson Draw Drainage
Location0.84 N FAS A221
RouteCounty Highway 13270
Coordinates47.5095, -118.94669
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic81 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage 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 Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pfeifer Road over Gibson Draw Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.