US Bridges

Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek

Fair

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 0.3 N Salmon CR RD · Structure no. 080574000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek in Wahkiakum 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2034. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHungry HWY
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.3 N Salmon CR RD
RouteCounty Highway 10110
CountyWahkiakum County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.36472, -123.71611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2014)
Projected traffic93 by 2034
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek built?

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

What condition is Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hungry HWY over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.