US Bridges

Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc

Good

Thurston County, Washington · N End Black Lk · Structure no. 085972000000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,172
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5,172 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,996 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBlk-Belmore Rd.
CrossesBlack Lake Drainage Ditc
LocationN End Black Lk
RouteCounty Highway 10400
Coordinates47.0097, -122.96499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,172 (2020)
Projected traffic7,996 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc carry?

About 5,172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Blk-Belmore Rd. over Black Lake Drainage Ditc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.