US Bridges

Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River

PoorPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 12.4 N Hoquiam · Structure no. 080319000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River 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 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2044. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesYoumans Road
CrossesEast Hoquiam River
Location12.4 N Hoquiam
RouteCounty Highway 94452
Coordinates47.15347, -123.84042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2022)
Projected traffic811 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River built?

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

What condition is Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Youmans Road over East Hoquiam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.