South Shore Road over Bunch Creek
GoodJefferson County, Washington · 12.4 Mi. NE of Jct. Hwy. · Structure no. 9500020P0000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2011 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
South Shore Road over Bunch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying South Shore Road over Bunch Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 South Shore Road over Bunch Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Shore Road over Bunch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does South Shore Road over Bunch Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is South Shore Road over Bunch Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns South Shore Road over Bunch Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.