US Bridges

Meeker DR over Kalama River

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.46 S Kal Riv RD (0.08) · Structure no. 084188000000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
441 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meeker DR over Kalama River is a steel truss - thru carrying Meeker DR over Kalama River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 73 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 975 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2034. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMeeker DR
CrossesKalama River
Location0.46 S Kal Riv RD (0.08)
RouteCity Street 34750
Coordinates46.035, -122.85631
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2012)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meeker DR over Kalama River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Meeker DR over Kalama River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Meeker DR over Kalama River carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Meeker DR over Kalama River?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Meeker DR over Kalama River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.