US Bridges

Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 E Point Brown Ave · Structure no. 087515000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,258
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,258 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,355 by 2042. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOcean Lake Way
CrossesGrand Canal
Location0.1 E Point Brown Ave
RouteCity Street 17
Coordinates46.98467, -124.15656
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,258 (2022)
Projected traffic3,355 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal carry?

About 2,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ocean Lake Way over Grand Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.