US Bridges

Robertson Road over Berg Slough

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.2 W JCT 9415 · Structure no. 081054000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robertson Road over Berg Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Robertson Road over Berg Slough in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRobertson Road
CrossesBerg Slough
Location00.2 W JCT 9415
RouteCounty Highway 42500
Coordinates47.06464, -124.04028
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2024)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robertson Road over Berg Slough built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robertson Road over Berg Slough 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 Robertson Road over Berg Slough carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Robertson Road over Berg Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robertson Road over Berg Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.