US Bridges

Norton Road over Williams Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.2 W JCT 9641 · Structure no. 082045000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norton Road over Williams Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Norton Road over Williams Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNorton Road
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location01.2 W JCT 9641
RouteCounty Highway 67360
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.86639, -123.31139
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Norton Road over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norton Road over Williams 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 Norton Road over Williams Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Norton Road over Williams Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Norton Road over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.