US Bridges

US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 5.8 E JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0013045A0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
272 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,153
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 31,153 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,874 by 2039. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 101 SB
CrossesDeschutes Parkway
Location5.8 E JCT SR 8
RouteU.S. Route 5
Coordinates47.02179, -122.90705
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,153 (2023)
Projected traffic46,874 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$5.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway carry?

About 31,153 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 101 SB over Deschutes Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.