US Bridges

Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.2 W JCT E Hoq RD · Structure no. 084708000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 95 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPanhandle Road
CrossesEast Fork Hoquiam River
Location0.2 W JCT E Hoq RD
RouteCounty Highway 45990
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.00518, -123.88213
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Panhandle Road over East Fork Hoquiam River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.