US Bridges

Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Washington · 1.44 MI N SR 2 · Structure no. 087216000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek in Lincoln County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSherman Draw Road
CrossesSherman Creek
Location1.44 MI N SR 2
RouteCounty Highway 46170
Coordinates47.77594, -118.61826
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman Draw Road over Sherman 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 Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman Draw Road over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.