US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 3 KM S of Amanda Pk Junct · Structure no. 0000P06117B1804

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,021
50 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 18
CrossesTrib to Quinault River
Location3 KM S of Amanda Pk Junct
RouteFederal Lands Road 18
Coordinates43.4365, -123.89647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (50)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault 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 18 over Trib to Quinault River carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (50 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 18 over Trib to Quinault River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.