US Bridges

Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT 62920 · Structure no. 089480000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 97 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSchafer Boom Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.2 S JCT 62920
RouteCounty Highway 62790
Coordinates46.98009, -123.56479
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2023)
Projected traffic118 by 2043
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$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schafer Boom Road over Camp 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 Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m).

Who owns Schafer Boom Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.