US Bridges

Artic Road over Little North River

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.25 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 086634000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artic Road over Little North River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Artic Road over Little North River in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesArtic Road
CrossesLittle North River
Location0.25 E JCT US 101
RouteCounty Highway 61060
Coordinates46.88833, -123.71101
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic182 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artic Road over Little North River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artic Road over Little North 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 Artic Road over Little North River carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Artic Road over Little North River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Artic Road over Little North River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.