US Bridges

South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1.0 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 079940000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,917
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 60 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 5 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 2,917 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,559 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSouth Bank Road
CrossesChehalis R Overflow
Location1.0 S JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 96411
Coordinates46.98833, -123.40889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,917 (2020)
Projected traffic3,559 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow carry?

About 2,917 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.