US Bridges

Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 2.51 MI S JCT Satsop Cloq · Structure no. 086147000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
627
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 627 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCloquallum Road
CrossesCloquallum Creek
Location2.51 MI S JCT Satsop Cloq
RouteCounty Highway 10000
Coordinates47.10843, -123.34698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic627 (2021)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$10,000 (2050 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek carry?

About 627 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cloquallum Road over Cloquallum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.