US Bridges

Clearwater Road over Queets River

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.6N JCT SR101 · Structure no. 083910000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
844 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater Road over Queets River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clearwater Road over Queets River in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2038. The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesClearwater Road
CrossesQueets River
Location0.6N JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 10750
Coordinates47.54844, -124.27712
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length844 ft (257.3 m)
Longest span266 ft (81.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2016)
Projected traffic175 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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$30.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clearwater Road over Queets River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater Road over Queets River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clearwater Road over Queets River carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clearwater Road over Queets River?

The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long with a longest span of 266 ft (81.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwater Road over Queets River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.