US Bridges

Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 0.11 S 21st Ave · Structure no. 087138000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,120
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 5,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRw Johnson RD
CrossesBlack Lake Drain Ditch
Location0.11 S 21st Ave
RouteCity Street 5205
Coordinates47.02722, -122.93944
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating91.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,120 (2019)
Projected traffic7,550 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch 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 Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch carry?

About 5,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Rw Johnson RD over Black Lake Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.