US Bridges

Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 W JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 079954000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,007
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1975, 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 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 1,007 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,228 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOcean CITY(2nd Av)
CrossesConnor Creek
Location0.1 W JCT SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 25220
Coordinates47.07106, -124.16775
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,007 (2023)
Projected traffic1,228 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$4.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek built?

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

What condition is Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek carry?

About 1,007 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean CITY(2nd Av) over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.