US Bridges

Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 3.5EJCTSR101 · Structure no. 083394000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUpper Hoh Road
CrossesWilloughby Creek
Location3.5EJCTSR101
RouteCounty Highway 91420
Coordinates47.82251, -124.1987
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 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$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby 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 Willoughby Creek carry?

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

How long is Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Hoh Road over Willoughby Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.