Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.85 W 27092 · Structure no. 081091000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 586 by 2042. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
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 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Creek Rd. over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.