US Bridges

US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 6.0 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0012674A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,823 by 2039. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesWest Fork Hoquiam River
Location6.0 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.0505, -123.92525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2023)
Projected traffic2,823 by 2039
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

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

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over West Fork Hoquiam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.