Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal
PoorPosted for loadGrays Harbor County, Washington · 0.4 S JCT 6292 · Structure no. 080886000000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal?
The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Schafer Boom Road over Smith Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.