US Bridges

North Nemah RD over Williams Creek

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 7.1 N JCT 4 and 101 · Structure no. 086438000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Nemah RD over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Nemah RD over Williams Creek in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNorth Nemah RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location7.1 N JCT 4 and 101
RouteCounty Highway 94080
Coordinates46.52028, -123.87936
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks30%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Nemah RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Nemah RD over Williams 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Nemah RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is North Nemah RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns North Nemah RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.