US Bridges

Woodcock Road over Dungeness River

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 02.15 W CRN95250 · Structure no. 079865000000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
407 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,147
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodcock Road over Dungeness River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodcock Road over Dungeness River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 4,147 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,879 by 2037. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodcock Road
CrossesDungeness River
Location02.15 W CRN95250
RouteCounty Highway 95000
CountyClallam County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.11619, -123.15039
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,147 (2017)
Projected traffic7,879 by 2037
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodcock Road over Dungeness River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodcock Road over Dungeness 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Woodcock Road over Dungeness River carry?

About 4,147 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Woodcock Road over Dungeness River?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Woodcock Road over Dungeness River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.