US Bridges

US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 10.0 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0005263B0000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,119
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 91 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 2,119 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,360 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesWest Fork Hoquiam River
Location10.0 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.10397, -123.90625
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,119 (2023)
Projected traffic2,360 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$893,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River carry?

About 2,119 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.