US Bridges

North Shore Road over Finley Creek

Poor

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 6.6 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 1 · Structure no. 9500018P0000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

North Shore Road over Finley Creek is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying North Shore Road over Finley Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth Shore Road
CrossesFinley Creek
Location6.6 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 104
Coordinates47.511, -123.80758
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Shore Road over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Road over Finley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

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

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Road over Finley Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Road over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.