US Bridges

SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.4 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0012712A0000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,470 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 109 Spur over Little 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2039. The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 109 Spur
CrossesLittle Hoquiam River
Location0.4 N JCT SR 109
RouteState Highway 109
Coordinates46.98867, -123.92247
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,470 ft (448.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic472 by 2039
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$29.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River built?

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

What condition is SR 109 Spur over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River?

The structure is 1,470 ft (448.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 Spur over Little Hoquiam River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.