US Bridges

SR 106 over Skokomish River

Good

Mason County, Washington · 1.4 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0013205A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
720 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,614
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over Skokomish River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 106 over Skokomish River in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,614 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2039. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 106
CrossesSkokomish River
Location1.4 E JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates47.31958, -123.14039
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,614 (2023)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$11.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 over Skokomish River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 over Skokomish River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 106 over Skokomish River carry?

About 1,614 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over Skokomish River?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 over Skokomish River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.