US Bridges

Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek

Fair

Grays Harbor County, Washington · Approximately MP 6.2 on N · Structure no. 9500049S0000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKestner Homestead
CrossesKestner Creek
LocationApproximately MP 6.2 on N
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyGrays Harbor County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.50903, -123.81794
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2011)
Projected traffic1 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kestner Homestead over Kestner Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.