US Bridges

Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek

Good

Mason County, Washington · 0.43 S JCT SR101 · Structure no. 087991000000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek in Mason County, Washington. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Oly. Highway
CrossesSkookum Creek
Location0.43 S JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 14010
Coordinates47.12606, -123.09258
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Oly. Highway over Skookum 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 Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Old Oly. Highway over Skookum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.