Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay
GoodSan Juan County, Washington · Orcas Island · Structure no. 088382000000000
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 939
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay in San Juan County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay carry?
About 939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Point Lawrence RD over Buck Bay?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.