Kalama River Road over Summers Creek
GoodCowlitz County, Washington · 14.16 E of I-5 Exit 32 · Structure no. 088235000000000
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 57
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kalama River Road over Summers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kalama River Road over Summers Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kalama River Road over Summers Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kalama River Road over Summers 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 2024.
How much traffic does Kalama River Road over Summers Creek carry?
About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Kalama River Road over Summers Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Kalama River Road over Summers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.