US Bridges

Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD

Fair

King County, Washington · Mud Mountain Dam Wa · Structure no. CEPNWSWA1PBMM01

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD in King County, Washington. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 years old, older 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDam Access Road
CrossesWeyerhaeuser CO Haul RD
LocationMud Mountain Dam Wa
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates47.15465, -121.92197
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$642,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Access Road over Weyerhaeuser CO Haul RD?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).