US Bridges

Gate Road over Mima Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 3.69 Miles SW 128th Ave · Structure no. 082237000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gate Road over Mima Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Gate Road over Mima Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesGate Road
CrossesMima Creek
Location3.69 Miles SW 128th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 11745
Coordinates46.86581, -123.08003
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2021)
Projected traffic785 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$350,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gate Road over Mima Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gate Road over Mima 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gate Road over Mima Creek carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gate Road over Mima Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gate Road over Mima Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.