US Bridges

123rd. S.W. over Black River

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.37M W of Littlerock RD · Structure no. 083428000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

123rd. S.W. over Black River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 123rd. S.W. over Black River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries123rd. S.W.
CrossesBlack River
Location0.37M W of Littlerock RD
RouteCounty Highway 15890
Coordinates46.90911, -123.0203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 123rd. S.W. over Black River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 123rd. S.W. over Black River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 123rd. S.W. over Black River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is 123rd. S.W. over Black River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 123rd. S.W. over Black River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.