US Bridges

West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · 0.80 E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 089024000000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Uncas Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.80 E JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 50020
Coordinates47.98034, -122.89656
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Uncas Road over Salmon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Uncas Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.