Elk Creek Rd. over Deer Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.6 W Doty · Structure no. 080938000000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 202
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Rd. over Deer Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Deer Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952, 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Creek Rd. over Deer 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 Deer Creek carry?
About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Deer Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.