US Bridges

Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 00.2 SE JCT SR101 · Structure no. 083749000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
557
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 557 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2037. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOly.Hotsprings Rd.
CrossesLittle River
Location00.2 SE JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 30380
Coordinates48.06333, -123.57167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic557 (2017)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2037
Trucks40%
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

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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River carry?

About 557 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oly.Hotsprings Rd. over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.