US Bridges

Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.7 NE JCT SR101 · Structure no. 088330000000000

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek is a steel culvert carrying Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesQuinault S Shore
CrossesEwell Creek
Location4.7 NE JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 93400
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.49, -123.81778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic722 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Quinault S Shore over Ewell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.