US Bridges

Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.1 N JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 083816000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesGeissler Road
CrossesWedekind Creek
Location4.1 N JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 58410
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.02028, -123.69667
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geissler Road over Wedekind 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Geissler Road over Wedekind Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.