US Bridges

Walker Road over Hansen Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.8 S JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 085636000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Road over Hansen Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walker Road over Hansen Creek 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWalker Road
CrossesHansen Creek
Location0.8 S JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 48650
Coordinates47.18562, -123.95264
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2020)
Projected traffic286 by 2044
Trucks19%
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$2.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walker Road over Hansen Creek built?

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

What condition is Walker Road over Hansen Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Walker Road over Hansen Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Walker Road over Hansen Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Road over Hansen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.