US Bridges

James Road SW over Scatter Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.46 M W of Denmark RD · Structure no. 080935000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Road SW over Scatter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying James Road SW over Scatter Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,955 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Road SW
CrossesScatter Creek
Location0.46 M W of Denmark RD
RouteCounty Highway 12395
CountyThurston County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.8071, -123.07259
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2020)
Projected traffic1,955 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was James Road SW over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is James Road SW over Scatter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does James Road SW over Scatter Creek carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is James Road SW over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns James Road SW over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.