Wenzel Slough Road over Newman Creek
FairGrays Harbor County, Washington · 04.1 W JCT 9641 · Structure no. 080334000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wenzel Slough Road over Newman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wenzel Slough Road over Newman 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Newman Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wenzel Slough Road over Newman 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wenzel Slough Road over Newman Creek carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wenzel Slough Road over Newman Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wenzel Slough Road over Newman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.