US Bridges

S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Washington · 11.2NE JCT SR101 · Structure no. 084516000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 147 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesS Quinault Road
CrossesFletcher Creek
Location11.2NE JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 91160
Coordinates47.52889, -123.71472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic147 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Quinault Road over Fletcher 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 S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Quinault Road over Fletcher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.