US Bridges

Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.15 Mi. NE SR-116 · Structure no. 079967000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHunt Road
CrossesChimacum Creek
Location0.15 Mi. NE SR-116
RouteCounty Highway 63450
Coordinates48.0325, -122.77833
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunt Road over Chimacum 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hunt Road over Chimacum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.