US Bridges

BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · At Fish Hatchery · Structure no. 0000P06105T1634

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesBIA 80940
CrossesOverflow Channel
LocationAt Fish Hatchery
RouteFederal Lands Road 80940
Coordinates46.8194, -123.2002
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$580,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns BIA 80940 over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.