US Bridges

SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 16.1 N JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 0003072A0000000

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,872
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,872 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,544 by 2039. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 7
CrossesNisqually R Overflow
Location16.1 N JCT SR 508
RouteState Highway 7
Coordinates46.75875, -122.19306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,872 (2023)
Projected traffic3,544 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow carry?

About 2,872 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 7 over Nisqually R Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.