US Bridges

Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 1.5 W Centralia · Structure no. 079847000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,506 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGalvin Rd.
CrossesChehalis River
Location1.5 W Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 91013
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.73594, -123.02058
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2021)
Projected traffic3,506 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$6.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galvin 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Galvin Rd. over Chehalis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.