Talley Way over Coweeman River
FairCowlitz County, Washington · 0.05 N ST Rt 432 · Structure no. 085151000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,285
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Talley Way over Coweeman River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Talley Way over Coweeman River in Cowlitz 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 5,285 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,120 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Talley Way over Coweeman River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Talley Way over Coweeman 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 2024.
How much traffic does Talley Way over Coweeman River carry?
About 5,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Talley Way over Coweeman River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Talley Way over Coweeman River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.