US Bridges

Artic Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 1.9 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 080944000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artic Road over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artic Road over Salmon Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArtic Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1.9 E JCT US 101
RouteCounty Highway 61060
Coordinates46.89058, -123.68229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artic Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artic Road over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Artic Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Artic Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Artic Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.