US Bridges

Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 0.61 East of Old HWY 99 · Structure no. 088546000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,843
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,843 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,941 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRich Road
CrossesSpurgeon Creek
Location0.61 East of Old HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway 14225
CountyThurston County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.94919, -122.84448
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,843 (2021)
Projected traffic5,941 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek carry?

About 3,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Rich Road over Spurgeon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.