US Bridges

US 101 over Bernard CR

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.4 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0005534A0000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,026
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Bernard CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 101 over Bernard CR in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 68 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 5,026 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,383 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 101
CrossesBernard CR
Location4.4 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.03092, -123.922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,026 (2023)
Projected traffic5,383 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Bernard CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 101 over Bernard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Bernard CR carry?

About 5,026 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Bernard CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Bernard CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.