US Bridges

US 101 over Bear Creek

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 2.2 N JCT SR 113 · Structure no. 0001406A0000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
440 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,881
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Bear Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 years old, older 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 2,881 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,124 by 2039. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 101
CrossesBear Creek
Location2.2 N JCT SR 113
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyClallam County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.06603, -124.23532
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,881 (2023)
Projected traffic3,124 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$7.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 101 over Bear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,881 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.