Clallam County Bridge Report Card
Clallam County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clallam County, Washington
Clallam County has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 15 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.2% is at or below the 5.6% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,866 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clallam County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 15 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,866 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 5.2% | 10.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 9.8% | 19.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 403,552 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 5.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.6% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 9.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,866 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clallam County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 101 over Indian Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,925 | 1927 |
| Frontier Street over Clallam Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1959 |
| Hoko Ozette Road over Trout Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1957 |
| Weel Road over Clallam River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27 | 1969 |
| US 101 over Sol Duc River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,278 | 1941 |
| SR 110 over Bogachiel River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,437 | 1967 |
| SR 113 over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,389 | 1966 |
| IRR BIA RTE 1 over Wa-atch River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1961 |
| Woodcock Road over Dungeness River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,147 | 1977 |
| US 101 over Sol Duc River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,018 | 1958 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.