US Bridges

Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 4.58 W JCT SR101 · Structure no. 081615000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
494
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSkokomish Valley R
CrossesVance Creek
Location4.58 W JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 41640
Coordinates47.31589, -123.25579
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skokomish Valley R over Vance 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Skokomish Valley R over Vance Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.