North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary
FairMason County, Washington · 0.14 S Belfair Tahuya RD · Structure no. 083037000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 513
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 513 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary carry?
About 513 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary?
The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns North Shore RD over Tahuya Estuary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.