Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea
GoodCowlitz County, Washington · Between Nichols & Kessler · Structure no. 088791000000000
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,950
- 2013 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2035. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea carry?
About 9,950 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Way over Lake Sacajawea?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.