US Bridges

Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek

FairPosted for load

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.39 E Pac Ave N (mp 3.63 · Structure no. 081379000000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOstrander RD
CrossesOstrander Creek
Location0.39 E Pac Ave N (mp 3.63
RouteCounty Highway 53700
Coordinates46.19528, -122.88611
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2019)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ostrander RD over Ostrander Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.