US Bridges

Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT Monte Elma · Structure no. 080176000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Beacon RD
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.2 S JCT Monte Elma
RouteCounty Highway 70900
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.98361, -123.56222
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Beacon RD over Camp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Beacon RD over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.