US Bridges

Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 3.5 N Brady · Structure no. 081773000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,429
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,429 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,455 by 2042. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMiddle Satsop Road
CrossesWest Fork Satsop River
Location3.5 N Brady
RouteCounty Highway 97250
Coordinates47.04361, -123.52444
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,429 (2022)
Projected traffic2,455 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$13 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River carry?

About 1,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Satsop Road over West Fork Satsop River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.