US Bridges

South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.6 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 079941000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
338 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 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 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2042. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSouth Bank Road
CrossesChehalis R Overflow
Location0.6 S JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 96411
Coordinates46.99292, -123.40417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 15
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$12.6 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South Bank Road over Chehalis R Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.