US Bridges

Third Avenue over Davis Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 0.01 Locust ST · Structure no. 086731000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Third Avenue over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Third Avenue over Davis Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThird Avenue
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.01 Locust ST
RouteCity Street 25
Coordinates47.71319, -118.94097
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2021)
Projected traffic163 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 Third Avenue over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Third Avenue over Davis 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Third Avenue over Davis Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Third Avenue over Davis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Third Avenue over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.