US Bridges

Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Washington · Take Olympic National for · Structure no. 9500054P0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek in Jefferson County, Washington. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUpper Queets Valle
CrossesPhelan Creek
LocationTake Olympic National for
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates47.59525, -124.04706
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Queets Valle over Phelan 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 Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Queets Valle over Phelan Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.