US Bridges

Dunlap Road over Slough

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.9 S JCT SR12 · Structure no. 082180000000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap Road over Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dunlap Road over Slough 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 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDunlap Road
CrossesSlough
Location00.9 S JCT SR12
RouteCounty Highway 87550
Coordinates46.96333, -123.34778
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks30%
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$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunlap Road over Slough built?

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

What condition is Dunlap Road over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dunlap Road over Slough carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Dunlap Road over Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap Road over Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.