US Bridges

SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow

Poor

Pacific County, Washington · 11.6 N JCT US 101 · Structure no. 0007360A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,839
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,839 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,662 by 2039. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 401
CrossesNaselle River Overflow
Location11.6 N JCT US 101
RouteState Highway 401
Coordinates46.36942, -123.80802
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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$3.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 401 over Naselle River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.