US Bridges

SR 8 over US 101

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 10.1 E Grays Hbr CO · Structure no. 0005738B0000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,113
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 over US 101 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 8 over US 101 in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 10,113 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,274 by 2039. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 8
CrossesUS 101
Location10.1 E Grays Hbr CO
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates47.05681, -123.01328
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,113 (2023)
Projected traffic14,274 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 over US 101 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is SR 8 over US 101 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR 8 over US 101 carry?

About 10,113 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 over US 101?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.