US Bridges

SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 19.9 E JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0003775A0000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,667 by 2039. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 6
CrossesWillapa Hills Trail
Location19.9 E JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates46.54803, -123.45103
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,667 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail 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 SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 6 over Willapa Hills Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.