US Bridges

US 101 over Wallacut River

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 2.6 N JCT SR 103 · Structure no. 0011396C0000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,981
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 over Wallacut River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 101 over Wallacut River in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,322 by 2039. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS 101
CrossesWallacut River
Location2.6 N JCT SR 103
RouteU.S. Route 101
Coordinates46.33083, -124
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,981 (2023)
Projected traffic2,322 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$771,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 over Wallacut River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 over Wallacut River 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 US 101 over Wallacut River carry?

About 1,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 101 over Wallacut River?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 over Wallacut River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.