US Bridges

Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River

Good

Clallam County, Washington · 00.29 E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 085633000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2039. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMaxfield Road
CrossesSol Duc River
Location00.29 E JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 15030
Coordinates48.023, -124.3835
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic125 by 2039
Trucks8%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maxfield Road over Sol Duc 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 Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Maxfield Road over Sol Duc River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.