US Bridges

Cooper Pt RD over US 101

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 5.0 E JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0009808A0000000

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,706
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Pt RD over US 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Pt RD over US 101 in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 49 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 22,706 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,103 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesCooper Pt RD
CrossesUS 101
Location5.0 E JCT SR 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.026, -122.92311
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,706 (2014)
Projected traffic35,103 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$5.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Pt RD over US 101 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Cooper Pt RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Pt RD over US 101 carry?

About 22,706 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Pt RD over US 101?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Pt RD over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.