US Bridges

Arterial Road over Raft River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1.8 Mile North of SR 101 · Structure no. 060903000001000

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
1986 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Arterial Road over Raft River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Arterial Road over Raft River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 50 years old, older 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesArterial Road
CrossesRaft River
Location1.8 Mile North of SR 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 21000
Coordinates47.51219, -124.09264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (1986)
Projected traffic186 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arterial Road over Raft River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Arterial Road over Raft 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 Arterial Road over Raft River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (1986 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Arterial Road over Raft River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arterial Road over Raft River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.