US Bridges

Point Brown Ave over Canal

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 N S Razor Clam · Structure no. 0016474A0000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Point Brown Ave over Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Point Brown Ave over Canal in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,512 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPoint Brown Ave
CrossesCanal
Location0.1 N S Razor Clam
RouteCity Street 11
Coordinates46.96313, -124.15252
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2022)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Point Brown Ave over Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Point Brown Ave over Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Point Brown Ave over Canal carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Point Brown Ave over Canal?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Point Brown Ave over Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.