Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek
PoorGrays Harbor County, Washington · 01.3 W JCT 9641 · Structure no. 080002000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 124
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 184 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek carry?
About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wenzel Slough Road over Vance Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.