US Bridges

Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek

Fair

Pacific County, Washington · 1.5 E JCT 101 105 · Structure no. 082144000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
134
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 134 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesOvermeyer Road
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.5 E JCT 101 105
RouteCounty Highway 62360
CountyPacific County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.697, -123.70708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic134 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$467,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek carry?

About 134 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Overmeyer Road over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.