US Bridges

NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.1S Lucia Falls RD · Structure no. 080976000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 88 years old, older 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNE Hantwick RD
CrossesE Fork Lewis River
Location0.1S Lucia Falls RD
RouteCounty Highway 52800
Coordinates45.83952, -122.44143
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns NE Hantwick RD over E Fork Lewis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.