US Bridges

East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 01.4 NE JCT 9431 · Structure no. 084495000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Wishkah Road over Bear 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEast Wishkah Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location01.4 NE JCT 9431
RouteCounty Highway 50050
Coordinates46.99833, -123.80083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic244 by 2040
Trucks3%
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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek built?

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

What condition is East Wishkah Road over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Wishkah Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.