US Bridges

Grade Street over Coweeman River

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.3 W. of I-5 · Structure no. 085599000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,675
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grade Street over Coweeman River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grade Street over Coweeman River in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2039. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrade Street
CrossesCoweeman River
Location0.3 W. of I-5
RouteCity Street 2010
Coordinates46.135, -122.9
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,675 (2022)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grade Street over Coweeman River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grade Street over Coweeman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Grade Street over Coweeman River carry?

About 2,675 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grade Street over Coweeman River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grade Street over Coweeman River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.