US Bridges

128th Ave SW over Black River

Fair

Thurston County, Washington · .23 W of Littlerock RD · Structure no. 079925000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

128th Ave SW over Black River is a concrete continuous slab carrying 128th Ave SW over Black River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,710 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Carries128th Ave SW
CrossesBlack River
Location.23 W of Littlerock RD
RouteCounty Highway 15900
Coordinates46.90182, -123.02404
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2021)
Projected traffic4,710 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 128th Ave SW over Black River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 128th Ave SW over Black River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 128th Ave SW over Black River carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 128th Ave SW over Black River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 128th Ave SW over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.