US Bridges

South Valley Road over Salmon Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 1.7 SW JCT 4 & 401 · Structure no. 081115000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Valley Road over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying South Valley Road over Salmon Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Valley Road
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location1.7 SW JCT 4 & 401
RouteCounty Highway 91280
Coordinates46.36464, -123.78111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Valley Road over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Valley Road over Salmon 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 South Valley Road over Salmon Creek carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Valley Road over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Valley Road over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.