US Bridges

North Nemah Road over North Nemah River

Good

Pacific County, Washington · 7.6 N JCT 4 & 101 · Structure no. 087290000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Nemah Road over North Nemah River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying North Nemah Road over North Nemah River in Pacific County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesNorth Nemah Road
CrossesNorth Nemah River
Location7.6 N JCT 4 & 101
RouteCounty Highway 94080
Coordinates46.51672, -123.87303
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Nemah Road over North Nemah River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Nemah Road over North Nemah River 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 North Nemah Road over North Nemah River carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is North Nemah Road over North Nemah River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns North Nemah Road over North Nemah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.