US Bridges

Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 06.6 NW JCT US 101 · Structure no. 080069000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,633
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Beach Road
CrossesHumptulips River Overflo
Location06.6 NW JCT US 101
RouteCounty Highway 94230
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.07278, -124.03861
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2023)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo carry?

About 2,633 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Beach Road over Humptulips River Overflo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.