US Bridges

Kaiser Road over US 101

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 2.6 E JCT SR 8 · Structure no. 0013424A0000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaiser Road over US 101 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kaiser Road over US 101 in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKaiser Road
CrossesUS 101
Location2.6 E JCT SR 8
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates47.04044, -122.96056
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kaiser Road over US 101 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kaiser Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kaiser Road over US 101 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kaiser Road over US 101?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kaiser Road over US 101?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.