US Bridges

Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · 150 SE of Whittaker RD · Structure no. 0014577B0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,915
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR is a steel culvert carrying Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,915 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,053 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 101
CrossesSchneider CR
Location150 SE of Whittaker RD
RouteCounty Highway 13767
Coordinates47.08038, -123.02422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,915 (2021)
Projected traffic6,053 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$284,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR carry?

About 3,915 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Old HWY 101 over Schneider CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.