US Bridges

Swan Bay Road over Big River

GoodPosted for load

Clallam County, Washington · 00.13 S JCT CR91460 · Structure no. 079963000000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Bay Road over Big River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swan Bay Road over Big River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSwan Bay Road
CrossesBig River
Location00.13 S JCT CR91460
RouteCounty Highway 17550
Coordinates48.12875, -124.60494
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2017)
Projected traffic55 by 2037
Trucks27%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swan Bay Road over Big River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan Bay Road over Big River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Swan Bay Road over Big River carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Swan Bay Road over Big River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Swan Bay Road over Big River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.