US Bridges

Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.20 E JCT SR101 · Structure no. 082314000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,249
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12,249 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,937 by 2042. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMud Bay Road
CrossesMud Bay
Location0.20 E JCT SR101
RouteCounty Highway 13476
Coordinates47.04664, -122.98942
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,249 (2020)
Projected traffic18,937 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 SystemYes

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$7.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay carry?

About 12,249 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mud Bay Road over Mud Bay?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.