US Bridges

Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 4.72 E JCT SR 3 · Structure no. 083408000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 879 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesArcadia Rd.
CrossesMill Creek
Location4.72 E JCT SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 91100
Coordinates47.19333, -122.99667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arcadia Rd. over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arcadia Rd. over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.