US Bridges

Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Douglas County, Washington · 1.44 E JCT Hiland Orch RD · Structure no. 082122000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesPearl Hill RD
CrossesJordan Creek
Location1.44 E JCT Hiland Orch RD
RouteCounty Highway 9810
Coordinates48.00456, -119.56704
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.8 US tons
Inventory rating4.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl Hill RD over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.