US Bridges

Minkler Road over Stevens Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 2.2 Miles E JCT SR 107 · Structure no. 088789000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minkler Road over Stevens Creek is a steel culvert carrying Minkler Road over Stevens Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMinkler Road
CrossesStevens Creek
Location2.2 Miles E JCT SR 107
RouteCounty Highway 62260
Coordinates46.96361, -123.56389
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minkler Road over Stevens Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minkler Road over Stevens 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 2023.

How much traffic does Minkler Road over Stevens Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minkler Road over Stevens Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Minkler Road over Stevens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.