US Bridges

Oneill Road over Newman Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.7 N JCT CR 9710 · Structure no. 083913000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oneill Road over Newman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oneill Road over Newman Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOneill Road
CrossesNewman Creek
Location0.7 N JCT CR 9710
RouteCounty Highway 75310
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01667, -123.46556
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2023)
Projected traffic175 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oneill Road over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oneill Road over Newman 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oneill Road over Newman Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oneill Road over Newman Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oneill Road over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.