Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay
FairPosted for loadSan Juan County, Washington · Blind Bay-San Juan · Structure no. 000000QG0000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 83 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2010 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay in San Juan County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2036. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns Ferry Traffic over Blind Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.