US Bridges

Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · North City Limit Tenino · Structure no. 087543000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,656
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,656 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,744 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99
CrossesScatter Creek
LocationNorth City Limit Tenino
RouteCounty Highway 13765
Coordinates46.86327, -122.84666
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,656 (2021)
Projected traffic8,744 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 99 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek carry?

About 5,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 over Scatter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.