US Bridges

SR 112 over Pysht River

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 3.3 E JCT SR 113 · Structure no. 0002809A0000000

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
829
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 112 over Pysht River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 112 over Pysht River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 81 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 829 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,054 by 2039. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 112
CrossesPysht River
Location3.3 E JCT SR 113
RouteState Highway 112
CountyClallam County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.18963, -124.15739
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic829 (2023)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 112 over Pysht River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is SR 112 over Pysht River 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 SR 112 over Pysht River carry?

About 829 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 112 over Pysht River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 112 over Pysht River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.