US Bridges

US 101 over Fisher Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 3.1 N Grays Hbr CO · Structure no. 0019398B0000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,079
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Fisher Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 101 over Fisher Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesUS 101
CrossesFisher Creek
Location3.1 N Grays Hbr CO
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.53789, -124.2835
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,079 (2023)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Fisher 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Fisher Creek carry?

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

How long is US 101 over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.