US Bridges

US 101 over Queets River

Fair

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.6 N Grays Hbr CO · Structure no. 0013778A0000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,060 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,079
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Queets River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Queets River in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,831 by 2039. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 101
CrossesQueets River
Location0.6 N Grays Hbr CO
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyJefferson County
StateWashington
Coordinates47.53972, -124.33446
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span233 ft (71 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2023)
Projected traffic1,831 by 2039
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$20.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Queets River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Queets River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over Queets River carry?

About 1,079 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Queets River?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 233 ft (71 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Queets River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.