US Bridges

US 101 over N Fk Raft River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 52.2 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0005777B0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,124
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over N Fk Raft River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 101 over N Fk Raft River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 67 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 1,124 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,486 by 2039. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesN Fk Raft River
Location52.2 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.50056, -124.13778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,124 (2023)
Projected traffic1,486 by 2039
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over N Fk Raft River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is US 101 over N Fk Raft 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 N Fk Raft River carry?

About 1,124 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over N Fk Raft River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over N Fk Raft River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.