US Bridges

North Shore Road over Kestner Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 5.3 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 1 · Structure no. 9500017P0000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
258
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

North Shore Road over Kestner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Shore Road over Kestner Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2031. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Shore Road
CrossesKestner Creek
Location5.3 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 104
Coordinates47.50322, -123.82619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2011)
Projected traffic310 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Shore Road over Kestner Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Road over Kestner 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does North Shore Road over Kestner Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Road over Kestner Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Road over Kestner Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.