US Bridges

6th Street over Division Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · Division Creek · Structure no. 085272000000000

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Division Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 6th Street over Division Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,288 by 2037. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th Street
CrossesDivision Creek
LocationDivision Creek
RouteCity Street 5
Coordinates46.97833, -123.83167
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.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2017)
Projected traffic2,288 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Street over Division Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Street over Division Creek 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 6th Street over Division Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Division Creek?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Division Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.