US Bridges

Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 23.4 Miles N. SR12 · Structure no. 087969000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary 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 228 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWynooche Valley RD
CrossesSchafer Creek Tributary
Location23.4 Miles N. SR12
RouteCounty Highway 95190
Coordinates47.24656, -123.61222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.