US Bridges

Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.5 NE Napavine · Structure no. 081534000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTaylor Road
CrossesBranch Newaukum River
Location2.5 NE Napavine
RouteCounty Highway 40038
Coordinates46.61237, -122.86905
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$314,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor Road over Branch Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.