US Bridges

Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.6 W JCT 6888 · Structure no. 080894000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesBrooklyn Road
CrossesGarrard Creek
Location0.6 W JCT 6888
RouteCounty Highway 68900
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.80611, -123.30944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic212 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$2.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brooklyn Road over Garrard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.