US Bridges

Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · Upper Hoh Rd. MP 2.15 · Structure no. 088633000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary is a concrete frame carrying Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 496 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUpper Hoh Road
CrossesAlder Creek Tributary
LocationUpper Hoh Rd. MP 2.15
RouteCounty Highway 91420
Coordinates47.82979, -124.22564
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic496 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary 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 Tributary carry?

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

How long is Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Hoh Road over Alder Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.