US 101 over Waketickeh Creek
FairMason County, Washington · 3.9 S Jefferson CO · Structure no. 0012218A0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,639
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 101 over Waketickeh Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Waketickeh Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,639 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 101 over Waketickeh Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 101 over Waketickeh Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 101 over Waketickeh Creek carry?
About 2,639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 101 over Waketickeh Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 101 over Waketickeh Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.