US Bridges

Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 04.2 S JCT SR101 · Structure no. 081407000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFish Hatchery RD
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location04.2 S JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 43770
Coordinates48.02428, -123.13864
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2034
Trucks17%
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 Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fish Hatchery RD over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.