US Bridges

SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 13.5 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0018494A0000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,353
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 2,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,221 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 106
CrossesTwanoh Falls Creek
Location13.5 E JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 106
Coordinates47.38159, -122.94885
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,353 (2023)
Projected traffic3,221 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$667,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 106 over Twanoh Falls 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek carry?

About 2,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 106 over Twanoh Falls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.