US Bridges

Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek

PoorPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.4 E JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 081371000000000

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,626
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4 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 3,626 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPioneer Ave W
CrossesSylvia Creek
Location00.4 E JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 97100
Coordinates46.97722, -123.61611
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,626 (2023)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek carry?

About 3,626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Pioneer Ave W over Sylvia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.