US Bridges

Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 00.1 N Marine Drive · Structure no. 088389000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
587
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 587 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTonquin Ave
CrossesLake Minard
Location00.1 N Marine Drive
RouteCity Street 16
Coordinates46.95145, -124.14667
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic587 (2022)
Projected traffic615 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard 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 Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard carry?

About 587 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Tonquin Ave over Lake Minard?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.