ELMA GATE ROAD E
Carrying ELMA GATE ROAD E over HARRIS CREEK
00.5 S JCT SR12, Grays Harbor, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ELMA GATE ROAD E
The ELMA GATE ROAD E bridge in Grays Harbor, Washington carries ELMA GATE ROAD E over HARRIS CREEK. It was built in 1917, making it 109 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1978, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 347 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ELMA GATE ROAD E compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1917
- Last Reconstructed
- 1978
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 347 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 084327000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELMA GATE ROAD E is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare ELMA GATE ROAD E against other structures in Grays Harbor and across Washington. Washington bridges
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Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for ELMA GATE ROAD E?
ELMA GATE ROAD E in Grays Harbor, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ELMA GATE ROAD E inspected?
ELMA GATE ROAD E's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 347 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ELMA GATE ROAD E is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for ELMA GATE ROAD E?
ELMA GATE ROAD E has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ELMA GATE ROAD E?
ELMA GATE ROAD E is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ELMA GATE ROAD E and does age affect safety?
ELMA GATE ROAD E was built in 1917, making it 109 years old and last reconstructed in 1978.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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