US Bridges

Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 4.6 NW JCT US 101 · Structure no. 088695000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,633
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOcean Beach Road
CrossesChenois Creek
Location4.6 NW JCT US 101
RouteCounty Highway 94230
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.05944, -124.00389
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2020)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$325,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ocean Beach Road over Chenois 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek carry?

About 2,633 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Ocean Beach Road over Chenois Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.