SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek
GoodLewis County, Washington · 21.4 E JCT I-5 · Structure no. 0012148A0000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 270 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,517 by 2039. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 508 over Bear Canyon 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 508 over Bear Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.