US Bridges

Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.5 E Pacific Beach · Structure no. 086505000000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,438
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,438 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOcean Beach Road
CrossesJoe Creek
Location00.5 E Pacific Beach
RouteCounty Highway 94230
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.20883, -124.18875
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,438 (2023)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$6.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Beach Road over Joe 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek carry?

About 2,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Beach Road over Joe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.