US Bridges

Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 2.2 N Jcu 9710 · Structure no. 087968000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,740
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek is a steel culvert carrying Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,585 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMiddle Satsop Road
CrossesBudd Creek
Location2.2 N Jcu 9710
RouteCounty Highway 97250
Coordinates47.02667, -123.525
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2023)
Projected traffic2,585 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Satsop Road over Budd 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Satsop Road over Budd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.