Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR
GoodCowlitz County, Washington · W of I-5 Exit 42 · Structure no. 087578000000000
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 647 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR?
The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Lexington Br.Driv over Cowlitz R. and BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.