Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough
GoodPacific County, Washington · 3.3 SW JCT 4 & 101 · Structure no. 082962000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough 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 Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Parpala Road over Ellsworth Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.