US Bridges

Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 W JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 082824000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
713
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 713 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesPorter Creek RD W
CrossesChehalis River
Location0.1 W JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 96540
Coordinates46.93925, -123.31361
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic713 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River carry?

About 713 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Creek RD W over Chehalis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.