US Bridges

Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.89 NE JCT 78150 · Structure no. 089125000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Creek Road
CrossesBush Creek
Location0.89 NE JCT 78150
RouteCounty Highway 77970
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.04047, -123.35039
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2023)
Projected traffic483 by 2043
Trucks8%
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Creek Road over Bush 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 Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Bush Creek Road over Bush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.