US Bridges

Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1.6 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 080082000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,439 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesWakefield Road
CrossesChehalis R - Elbow Riffl
Location1.6 S JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 96411
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98222, -123.41278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2023)
Projected traffic1,439 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$13.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wakefield Road over Chehalis R - Elbow Riffl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.