US Bridges

3rd Ave over US 101

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 18.0 E JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 0015345C0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
789
2002 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave over US 101 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Ave over US 101 in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 789 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,191 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Ave
CrossesUS 101
Location18.0 E JCT SR 117
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates48.07331, -123.10783
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic789 (2002)
Projected traffic1,191 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave over US 101 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave over US 101 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave over US 101 carry?

About 789 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave over US 101?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.