US Bridges

US 101 over Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Clallam County, Washington · 33.8 N JCT SR 113 · Structure no. 0004928B0000000

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 101 over Indian Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,925 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,121 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesIndian Creek
Location33.8 N JCT SR 113
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates48.06764, -123.61814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,925 (2023)
Projected traffic4,121 by 2039
Trucks15%
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$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Indian Creek 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 Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.