US Bridges

SR 401 over Naselle R

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 11.4 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0004271A0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 401 over Naselle R is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 401 over Naselle R in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 401
CrossesNaselle R
Location11.4 N JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 401
Coordinates46.36667, -123.81064
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,839 (2023)
Projected traffic3,662 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 401 over Naselle R built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 401 over Naselle R 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 401 over Naselle R carry?

About 2,839 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 401 over Naselle R?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 401 over Naselle R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.