US Bridges

Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River

Fair

Clallam County, Washington · 12.5 Mi. SE of Jct. Hwy. · Structure no. 9500007P0000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River in Clallam County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSol Duc Hot Spring
CrossesSol Duc River
Location12.5 Mi. SE of Jct. Hwy.
RouteFederal Lands Road 205
Coordinates47.97, -123.86286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic175 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sol Duc Hot Spring over Sol Duc River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.