US Bridges

US 101 over Boulder Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 46.3 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0003255D0000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,139
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Boulder Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 101 over Boulder Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 78 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 1,139 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2039. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location46.3 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.47381, -124.0225
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,139 (2023)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 101 over Boulder 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over Boulder Creek carry?

About 1,139 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.