US Bridges

Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.1 N JCT 9710 · Structure no. 083923000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNewman Creek Road
CrossesNewman Creek
Location01.1 N JCT 9710
RouteCounty Highway 75451
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.01917, -123.45639
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newman Creek 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 Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Newman Creek Road over Newman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.