US Bridges

46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough

Good

Cowlitz County, Washington · 0.3 NE JCT SR4 · Structure no. 089506000000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,320
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough is a concrete culvert carrying 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 2,320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,315 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries46th Avenue
CrossesCutoff Slough
Location0.3 NE JCT SR4
RouteCity Street 46
Coordinates46.16769, -122.99636
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2019)
Projected traffic3,315 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 46th Avenue over Cutoff Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.