US Bridges

E. Market St. over Wishkah River

FairPosted for load

Grays Harbor County, Washington · Young Street · Structure no. 085264000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,258
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Market St. over Wishkah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. Market St. over Wishkah River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,277 by 2038. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesE. Market St.
CrossesWishkah River
LocationYoung Street
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates46.985, -123.805
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,258 (2018)
Projected traffic2,277 by 2038
Trucks5%
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$11.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Market St. over Wishkah River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Market St. over Wishkah 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. Market St. over Wishkah River carry?

About 2,258 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Market St. over Wishkah River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns E. Market St. over Wishkah River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.