Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River
FairJefferson County, Washington · 1.4 Mi. S. of Jct. Hwy. 1 · Structure no. 9500009P0000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Queets Valle over Salmon River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.