US Bridges

West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.5 N JCT 5207 · Structure no. 085635000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWest Wishkah Road
CrossesWishkah River
Location0.5 N JCT 5207
RouteCounty Highway 47310
Coordinates47.12322, -123.77633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic174 by 2040
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$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River?

The structure is 145 ft (44.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Wishkah Road over Wishkah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.