US Bridges

Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 6.0 NE Onalaska · Structure no. 080628000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPigeon Springs RD
CrossesBernier Creek
Location6.0 NE Onalaska
RouteCounty Highway 64022
Coordinates46.63419, -122.60839
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2021)
Projected traffic64 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier 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 Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Pigeon Springs RD over Bernier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.