US Bridges

Geissler Road over Wynoochee River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.0 SW JCT 9519 · Structure no. 086118000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geissler Road over Wynoochee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geissler Road over Wynoochee River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2041. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGeissler Road
CrossesWynoochee River
Location00.0 SW JCT 9519
RouteCounty Highway 58410
Coordinates47.00908, -123.65128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic366 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geissler Road over Wynoochee River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geissler Road over Wynoochee 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 Geissler Road over Wynoochee River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geissler Road over Wynoochee River?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Geissler Road over Wynoochee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.