US Bridges

US 101 over Indian CR

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 30.8 N JCT SR 113 · Structure no. 0004928A0000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Indian CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 101 over Indian CR in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 98 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 5 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,456 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 101
CrossesIndian CR
Location30.8 N JCT SR 113
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyClallam County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.07401, -123.68032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,456 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 101 over Indian CR 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 Indian CR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Indian CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.