US Bridges

US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 25.5 E JCT SR 117 · Structure no. 0019694D0000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,244
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,244 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,320 by 2034. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesChicken Coop Creek
Location25.5 E JCT SR 117
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates48.03054, -122.99125
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,244 (2023)
Projected traffic16,320 by 2034
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek carry?

About 19,244 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Chicken Coop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.