US 101 over Morse Creek
FairClallam County, Washington · 5.9 E JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 0008312A0000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,787
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 101 over Morse Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 101 over Morse Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25,787 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,233 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 101 over Morse Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 101 over Morse 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 101 over Morse Creek carry?
About 25,787 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 101 over Morse Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns US 101 over Morse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.