US Bridges

US 12 over Slough

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 17.4 E JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0012999A0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,629
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 12 over Slough 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 7,629 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,733 by 2039. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesSlough
Location17.4 E JCT SR 8
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.8273, -123.16278
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,629 (2023)
Projected traffic8,733 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Slough built?

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

What condition is US 12 over Slough 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 12 over Slough carry?

About 7,629 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Slough?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.