US Bridges

Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek

Poor

Clallam County, Washington · 17.24 S JCT SR112 · Structure no. 079942000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2037. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHoko Ozette Road
CrossesTrout Creek
Location17.24 S JCT SR112
RouteCounty Highway 91460
Coordinates48.13389, -124.60078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2017)
Projected traffic330 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.