Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel
PoorGrays Harbor County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT W.Satsop · Structure no. 084912000000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 103 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,506 by 2040. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Monte Elma Road over Satsop Overflow Channel?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.