US Bridges

US 101 over Purdy Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 4.1 S JCT SR 106 · Structure no. 0017577A0000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,648
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Purdy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Purdy Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,648 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,983 by 2039. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesPurdy Creek
Location4.1 S JCT SR 106
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates47.30369, -123.18008
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,648 (2023)
Projected traffic9,983 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Purdy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Purdy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 over Purdy Creek carry?

About 7,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Purdy Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Purdy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.