US Bridges

201st Ave over Independence Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.4 W Thurston Co. · Structure no. 081073000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

201st Ave over Independence Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 201st Ave over Independence Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries201st Ave
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location0.4 W Thurston Co.
RouteCounty Highway 80260
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.79583, -123.16261
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2020)
Projected traffic10 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 201st Ave over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 201st Ave over Independence Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does 201st Ave over Independence Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 201st Ave over Independence Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 201st Ave over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.