US Bridges

SR 105 over Newskah Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 14.9 N JCT SR 105 SP · Structure no. 0004564C0000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 105 over Newskah Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 105 over Newskah Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 6,124 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,343 by 2039. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesSR 105
CrossesNewskah Creek
Location14.9 N JCT SR 105 SP
RouteState Highway 105
Coordinates46.94333, -123.85333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,124 (2023)
Projected traffic7,343 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 105 over Newskah Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 105 over Newskah 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 105 over Newskah Creek carry?

About 6,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 105 over Newskah Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 105 over Newskah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.