US Bridges

US 12 over Satsop R Overflow

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 5.0 E JCT SR 107 · Structure no. 0007612D0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,589
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Satsop R Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over Satsop R Overflow in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,589 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,273 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesSatsop R Overflow
Location5.0 E JCT SR 107
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.99875, -123.4983
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,589 (2023)
Projected traffic13,273 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Satsop R Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Satsop R Overflow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Satsop R Overflow carry?

About 11,589 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Satsop R Overflow?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Satsop R Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.