US Bridges

Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 1. S JCT I-5 · Structure no. 088277000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,240
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,240 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,377 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 99
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1. S JCT I-5
RouteCounty Highway 13765
Coordinates46.79663, -123.01201
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,240 (2021)
Projected traffic17,377 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 99 over Prairie 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 June 2023.

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

About 11,240 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 99 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.