US Bridges

Burrows Road over Jessie Slough

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.8 W JCT SR 109 · Structure no. 082024000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burrows Road over Jessie Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burrows Road over Jessie Slough in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBurrows Road
CrossesJessie Slough
Location0.8 W JCT SR 109
RouteCounty Highway 28960
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.04539, -124.05696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$6.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Burrows Road over Jessie Slough built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burrows Road over Jessie 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Burrows Road over Jessie Slough carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Burrows Road over Jessie Slough?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Burrows Road over Jessie Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.