US Bridges

Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · Off HWY 101 3.7 MI FSR 22 · Structure no. 060903000013131

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2045. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesDonkey CR Road
CrossesObrien Creek
LocationOff HWY 101 3.7 MI FSR 22
RouteFederal Lands Road 22000
Coordinates47.29108, -123.85553
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating89.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span178 ft (54.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2006)
Projected traffic225 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Donkey CR Road over Obrien 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 2022.

How much traffic does Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Donkey CR Road over Obrien Creek?

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