US Bridges

Mattson Road over Garrard Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.3 SE JCT Garrard Crk RD · Structure no. 088845000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mattson Road over Garrard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mattson Road over Garrard Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMattson Road
CrossesGarrard Creek
Location0.3 SE JCT Garrard Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 68650
Coordinates46.81194, -123.25222
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
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$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mattson Road over Garrard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mattson Road over Garrard 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Mattson Road over Garrard Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mattson Road over Garrard Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mattson Road over Garrard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.