US Bridges

E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · E Sargent Blvd · Structure no. 085259000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough is a concrete slab carrying E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,235 by 2037. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE Sargent Blvd
CrossesElliott Slough
LocationE Sargent Blvd
RouteCity Street 5
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.97961, -123.78153
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2017)
Projected traffic2,235 by 2037
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Sargent Blvd over Elliott Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.