US Bridges

Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT 79740 · Structure no. 089481000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
639
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Summit Road over Mf Wildcat 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 779 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSummit Road
CrossesMf Wildcat Creek
Location0.1 S JCT 79740
RouteCounty Highway 79610
Coordinates47.07779, -123.26721
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2023)
Projected traffic779 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek built?

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

What condition is Summit Road over Mf Wildcat 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 Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Summit Road over Mf Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.