US Bridges

US 12 over Np RY

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 6.1 E Grays Hbr CO · Structure no. 0007406A0000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 12 over Np RY is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 12 over Np RY in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,337 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,933 by 2039. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 12
CrossesNp RY
Location6.1 E Grays Hbr CO
RouteU.S. Route 12
Coordinates46.80264, -123.04267
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,337 (2023)
Projected traffic19,933 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 12 over Np RY built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 12 over Np RY 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 12 over Np RY carry?

About 13,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 12 over Np RY?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 12 over Np RY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.