US Bridges

Marine Drive over Log Channel

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 0.4 MI N of W Hill St. · Structure no. 088430000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,608
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marine Drive over Log Channel is a concrete channel beam carrying Marine Drive over Log Channel in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,608 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,020 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMarine Drive
CrossesLog Channel
Location0.4 MI N of W Hill St.
RouteCity Street 990
CountyClallam County
StateWashington
Coordinates48.13433, -123.46541
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,608 (2023)
Projected traffic4,020 by 2040
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$417,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marine Drive over Log Channel built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marine Drive over Log Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Marine Drive over Log Channel carry?

About 3,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Marine Drive over Log Channel?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Marine Drive over Log Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.