Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek
GoodPosted for loadPacific County, Washington · 4.70 S JCT SR 101 · Structure no. 080965000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 138
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek carry?
About 138 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Menlo-So.Fork Road over Rue Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.