US Bridges

Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage

Fair

San Juan County, Washington · Orcas Island · Structure no. 086741000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,826
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage in San Juan 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 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.

It carries about 1,826 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDeer Harbor Road
CrossesCrow Valley Drainage
LocationOrcas Island
RouteCounty Highway 45
Coordinates48.63211, -122.95779
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,826 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage built?

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

What condition is Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage 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 Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage carry?

About 1,826 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Harbor Road over Crow Valley Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.