US Bridges

Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 2.2 W JCT Mox Chehalis RD · Structure no. 089039000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSand Creek Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location2.2 W JCT Mox Chehalis RD
RouteCounty Highway 87042
Coordinates47.02269, -123.29799
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Sand Creek Road over Sand 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Creek Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.