US Bridges

SR 121 over Beaver Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.6 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 080123000000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 121 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 121 over Beaver Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 121
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.6 E JCT I-5
RouteState Highway 121
Coordinates46.89618, -122.94725
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2023)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$798,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 121 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 121 over Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 121 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 121 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 121 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.