US Bridges

Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.3 W Boistfort · Structure no. 081207000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 284 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLost Valley Road
CrossesStillman Creek
Location0.3 W Boistfort
RouteCounty Highway 25401
Coordinates46.54631, -123.13979
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic284 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Valley Road over Stillman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.