US Bridges

Delameter RD over Monahan Creek

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 2.74 W SR411 (MP11.33) · Structure no. 087281000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delameter RD over Monahan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Delameter RD over Monahan Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDelameter RD
CrossesMonahan Creek
Location2.74 W SR411 (MP11.33)
RouteCounty Highway 20901
Coordinates46.26361, -122.97389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2040
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$502,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delameter RD over Monahan Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delameter RD over Monahan Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Delameter RD over Monahan Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Delameter RD over Monahan Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Delameter RD over Monahan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.