US Bridges

Wishkah Road over Wishkah River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 08.20 N. Aberdeen · Structure no. 086119000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wishkah Road over Wishkah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wishkah Road over Wishkah River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,167 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,424 by 2042. The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesWishkah Road
CrossesWishkah River
Location08.20 N. Aberdeen
RouteCounty Highway 94311
Coordinates47.07222, -123.77111
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating103.6 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+25 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,100 ft (335.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2022)
Projected traffic1,424 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wishkah Road over Wishkah River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wishkah Road over Wishkah River carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wishkah Road over Wishkah River?

The structure is 1,100 ft (335.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wishkah Road over Wishkah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.