US Bridges

SR 109 over Wreck Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 19.1 N JCT SR 115 · Structure no. 000000NC0000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,356
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Wreck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 109 over Wreck Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,356 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,837 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesWreck Creek
Location19.1 N JCT SR 115
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates47.28444, -124.23383
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,356 (2023)
Projected traffic1,837 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over Wreck Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Wreck Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Wreck Creek carry?

About 1,356 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Wreck Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Wreck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.