US Bridges

SR 113 over Cold Creek

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 080970000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 113 over Cold Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 113 over Cold Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,507 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 113
CrossesCold Creek
Location3.3 N JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates48.10982, -124.25372
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2023)
Projected traffic1,507 by 2039
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$678,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 113 over Cold Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 113 over Cold 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 113 over Cold Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 113 over Cold Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 113 over Cold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.