US Bridges

SR 109 over Joe CR

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 13.1 N JCT SR 115 · Structure no. 0004376A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
249 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,937
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Joe CR is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 109 over Joe CR in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 1,937 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 109
CrossesJoe CR
Location13.1 N JCT SR 115
RouteState Highway 109
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.20617, -124.19767
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,937 (2023)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 over Joe CR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Joe CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Joe CR carry?

About 1,937 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Joe CR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Joe CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.