US Bridges

Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.6 S JCT SR12 · Structure no. 081474000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
861
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 861 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDevonshire RD
CrossesWynoochee River
Location0.6 S JCT SR12
RouteCounty Highway 52943
Coordinates46.97078, -123.62528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic861 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$12.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River carry?

About 861 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Devonshire RD over Wynoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.