Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon
GoodSan Juan County, Washington · Orcas Island · Structure no. 088924000000000
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 516
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon in San Juan County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon 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 Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon carry?
About 516 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Channel Road over Cayou Valley Lagoon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.