US Bridges

US 101 over North River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 7.3 N Pacific CO · Structure no. 0012967A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
428 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over North River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,752 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,112 by 2039. The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesNorth River
Location7.3 N Pacific CO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates46.88342, -123.71083
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length428 ft (130.5 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,752 (2023)
Projected traffic6,112 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over North River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over North 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over North River carry?

About 4,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over North River?

The structure is 428 ft (130.5 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.