US Bridges

S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.35 W Pt Brown Ave · Structure no. 089014000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS Razor Clam DR SW
CrossesLake Minard Canal
Location0.35 W Pt Brown Ave
RouteCity Street 15
Coordinates46.95986, -124.15783
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 rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal 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 S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S Razor Clam DR SW over Lake Minard Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.