US Bridges

Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr.

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 2.5 SW Chehalis · Structure no. 081210000000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
923
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 923 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTwin Oaks Road
CrossesStearns Cr.
Location2.5 SW Chehalis
RouteCounty Highway 24021
Coordinates46.63311, -123.01719
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2022)
Projected traffic1,668 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr. built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr. carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr.?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Oaks Road over Stearns Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.