US Bridges

Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 7.33 E Pe Ell · Structure no. 081160000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPe Ell Mcdonald RD
CrossesHalfway Creek
Location7.33 E Pe Ell
RouteCounty Highway 24019
Coordinates46.53181, -123.17122
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic506 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$456,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Halfway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.