US Bridges

Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 25.2 Miles N. SR12 · Structure no. 087971000000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
209
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWynooche Valley RD
CrossesSchafer Creek
Location25.2 Miles N. SR12
RouteCounty Highway 95190
Coordinates47.27011, -123.61931
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks30%
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 built?

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

What condition is Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer 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 December 2022.

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

About 209 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wynooche Valley RD over Schafer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.