US Bridges

Senn Road over Lucas Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 6.0 NE Forest · Structure no. 079827000000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Senn Road over Lucas Creek is a concrete slab carrying Senn Road over Lucas Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSenn Road
CrossesLucas Creek
Location6.0 NE Forest
RouteCounty Highway 46004
Coordinates46.63905, -122.77174
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2021)
Projected traffic82 by 2041
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Senn Road over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Senn Road over Lucas Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Senn Road over Lucas Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Senn Road over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Senn Road over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.