US Bridges

Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.1 Mile South of Hyatt R · Structure no. 082760000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,861
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,861 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,719 by 2038. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDaybreak Road
CrossesE Fork Lewis River
Location0.1 Mile South of Hyatt R
RouteCounty Highway 91250
CountyClark County
StateWashington
Coordinates45.81445, -122.59153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,861 (2021)
Projected traffic11,719 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daybreak Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River carry?

About 4,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Daybreak Road over E Fork Lewis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.