US Bridges

US 101 over Half Bridge

Fair

Pacific County, Washington · 25.4 N JCT SR 4 · Structure no. 0007380A0000000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
310 ft
25 main spans
Daily traffic
6,961
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Half Bridge is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 101 over Half Bridge in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,961 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,814 by 2039. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesHalf Bridge
Location25.4 N JCT SR 4
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates46.66472, -123.80806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,961 (2023)
Projected traffic8,814 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$8.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Half Bridge built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Half Bridge 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 101 over Half Bridge carry?

About 6,961 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Half Bridge?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Half Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.