Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River
FairPosted for loadCowlitz County, Washington · 0.29 SE I-5 Exit 52 · Structure no. 083668000000000
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 366 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 509
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2032. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle 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 Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River carry?
About 509 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River?
The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pacific HWY N over Toutle River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.