US Bridges

Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 02.7 W JCT 9740 · Structure no. 083238000000000

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 80 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesStamper Road
CrossesCloquallum Creek
Location02.7 W JCT 9740
RouteCounty Highway 76732
Coordinates47.03472, -123.37028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek 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 Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Stamper Road over Cloquallum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.