US Bridges

Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 2.49 NE JCT Dewatto RD · Structure no. 083124000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesDewatto Holly RD
CrossesDewatto River
Location2.49 NE JCT Dewatto RD
RouteCounty Highway 76690
Coordinates47.47, -123.025
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic255 by 2040
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

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$100,000 (2030 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River 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 Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dewatto Holly RD over Dewatto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.