Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River
PoorGrays Harbor County, Washington · 06.0 SE JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 080535000000000
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,446
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,106 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ocean Beach Road over Copalis 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River carry?
About 2,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ocean Beach Road over Copalis River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.