US Bridges

SR 300 over Union River

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 2.9 E State Park · Structure no. 0006393A0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,136
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 300 over Union River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 300 over Union River in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1960, 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 12,136 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,046 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 300
CrossesUnion River
Location2.9 E State Park
RouteState Highway 300
Coordinates47.45205, -122.83385
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,136 (2023)
Projected traffic16,046 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$926,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 300 over Union River built?

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

What condition is SR 300 over Union 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 300 over Union River carry?

About 12,136 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 300 over Union River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 300 over Union River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.