US Bridges

Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 0.7 W JCT 92004 · Structure no. 081799000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPe Ell Mcdonald RD
CrossesStillman Creek
Location0.7 W JCT 92004
RouteCounty Highway 24019
Coordinates46.52801, -123.14585
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic425 by 2042
Trucks35%
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$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman 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 Stillman Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pe Ell Mcdonald RD over Stillman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.