US Bridges

Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River

Fair

Clark County, Washington · JCT of CO RD 12 · Structure no. 082433000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,398 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesDole Valley Road
CrossesEast Fork Lewis River
LocationJCT of CO RD 12
RouteCounty Highway 54910
Coordinates45.81798, -122.35597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,398 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dole Valley Road over East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dole Valley Road over East Fork Lewis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.