US Bridges

US 101 over S Branch Big Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 14.5 N JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 0018124A0000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,503
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over S Branch Big Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 101 over S Branch Big Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,503 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,710 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesS Branch Big Creek
Location14.5 N JCT SR 109
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.16308, -123.87922
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,503 (2023)
Projected traffic2,710 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$415,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over S Branch Big Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over S Branch Big Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over S Branch Big Creek carry?

About 2,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over S Branch Big Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over S Branch Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.