US Bridges

Labree Road over Newaukum River

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 1.0 S Chehalis · Structure no. 080916000000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Labree Road over Newaukum River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Labree Road over Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLabree Road
CrossesNewaukum River
Location1.0 S Chehalis
RouteCounty Highway 40024
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.62025, -122.94442
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,355 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Labree Road over Newaukum River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Labree Road over Newaukum 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Labree Road over Newaukum River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Labree Road over Newaukum River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Labree Road over Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.