US Bridges

Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek

Fair

Mason County, Washington · 0.40 S JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 084386000000000

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Olympic Highwa
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location0.40 S JCT SR 101
RouteCounty Highway 14010
Coordinates47.05667, -123.09
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic375 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$250,000 (2035 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Olympic Highwa over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.