US Bridges

US 101 over Mill Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.4 N JCT SR 107 · Structure no. 0003581A0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,272
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 101 over Mill Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,272 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,819 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.4 N JCT SR 107
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates46.96, -123.77622
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,272 (2023)
Projected traffic8,819 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Mill Creek carry?

About 6,272 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.