US Bridges

US 12 over Terrain

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1.1 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0001679A0000000

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,814
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Terrain is a concrete tee beam carrying US 12 over Terrain in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 92 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 11,814 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,901 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesTerrain
Location1.1 E JCT US 101
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.97824, -123.79139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,814 (2023)
Projected traffic12,901 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Terrain built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 12 over Terrain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Terrain carry?

About 11,814 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Terrain?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Terrain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.