US Bridges

Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.3 E Point Brown Ave · Structure no. 087516000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bass Avenue over Bass Ave 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBass Avenue
CrossesBass Ave Canal
Location0.3 E Point Brown Ave
RouteCity Street 10
Coordinates46.98528, -124.14994
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic380 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal built?

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

What condition is Bass Avenue over Bass Ave 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 Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bass Avenue over Bass Ave Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.