US 101 over Hoquiam River
PoorPosted for loadGrays Harbor County, Washington · 3.3 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 0001084A0000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1948
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 1,980 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,765
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 101 over Hoquiam River is a steel movable - bascule carrying US 101 over Hoquiam River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 97 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 12,765 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,672 by 2039. The structure is 1,980 ft (603.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 101 over Hoquiam River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.
What condition is US 101 over Hoquiam River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 101 over Hoquiam River carry?
About 12,765 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 101 over Hoquiam River?
The structure is 1,980 ft (603.5 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 101 over Hoquiam River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.