US Bridges

US 101 over Bogachiel River

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 1.0 N Jefferson CO · Structure no. 0012600A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,723
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Bogachiel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Bogachiel River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,723 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,333 by 2039. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesBogachiel River
Location1.0 N Jefferson CO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.89392, -124.35628
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,723 (2023)
Projected traffic2,333 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$6.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Bogachiel River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Bogachiel 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over Bogachiel River carry?

About 1,723 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Bogachiel River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Bogachiel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.