US Bridges

Frontier Street over Clallam Slough

PoorPosted for load

Clallam County, Washington · 0.19 E SR112 · Structure no. 082805000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontier Street over Clallam Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontier Street over Clallam Slough in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2037. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFrontier Street
CrossesClallam Slough
Location0.19 E SR112
RouteCounty Highway 19400
Coordinates48.25608, -124.25692
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2017)
Projected traffic630 by 2037
Trucks13%
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$3.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontier Street over Clallam Slough built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontier Street over Clallam Slough 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 Frontier Street over Clallam Slough carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Frontier Street over Clallam Slough?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Frontier Street over Clallam Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.