US Bridges

Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 2.1E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 082988000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUpper Hoh Road
CrossesAlder Creek
Location2.1E JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 91420
Coordinates47.83006, -124.22684
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Hoh Road over Alder 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.