US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 3.2 KM N.E. of Moclips · Structure no. 00000000000P001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 26
CrossesNorth Fork Moclips River
Location3.2 KM N.E. of Moclips
RouteFederal Lands Road 26
Coordinates47.25279, -124.17807
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic409 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 26 over North Fork Moclips River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.