US Bridges

SR 401 over Bean CR

Fair

Pacific County, Washington · 6.9 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0005871A0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 401 over Bean CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 401 over Bean CR in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,575 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 401
CrossesBean CR
Location6.9 N JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 401
CountyPacific County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.30853, -123.80092
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2023)
Projected traffic3,575 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 401 over Bean CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 401 over Bean CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 401 over Bean CR carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 401 over Bean CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 401 over Bean CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.