Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.18 W 27092 · Structure no. 079798000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 587 by 2042. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Chehalis River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.