Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.02 W JCT 26890 · Structure no. 080807000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 95
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 73 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Elk Creek Rd. over Elk 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek carry?
About 95 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.