US Bridges

North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 4.48 W of Belfair Tahuya · Structure no. 082595000000000

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
526
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 years old, older 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 526 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesNorth Shore RD
CrossesRendsland Creek
Location4.48 W of Belfair Tahuya
RouteCounty Highway 70390
Coordinates47.38794, -123.11267
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic526 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks15%
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

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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is North Shore RD over Rendsland 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek carry?

About 526 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore RD over Rendsland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.