US Bridges

No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.7 Mile West of HWY 12 ( · Structure no. 060304000000003

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesClear Fork Cowlitz
Location0.7 Mile West of HWY 12 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 12730
Coordinates46.67937, -121.58022
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating47.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2006)
Projected traffic97 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Clear Fork Cowlitz?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.