US Bridges

West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 2.5 N. JCT US12 · Structure no. 089199000000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek is a steel culvert carrying West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Wynooche Road
CrossesGeissler Creek
Location2.5 N. JCT US12
RouteCounty Highway 57290
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.00227, -123.67614
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic545 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wynooche Road over Geissler 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns West Wynooche Road over Geissler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.