US Bridges

US 101 over Barnes Creek

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 23.8 N JCT SR 113 · Structure no. 000000QD0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Barnes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Barnes Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,074 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location23.8 N JCT SR 113
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates48.05491, -123.79408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2023)
Projected traffic3,074 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Barnes Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.