Hyppa Road over Independence Creek
GoodLewis County, Washington · 0.01 E.JCT.10024 · Structure no. 081812000000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hyppa Road over Independence Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hyppa Road over Independence Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hyppa Road over Independence Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hyppa Road over Independence 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 2023.
How much traffic does Hyppa Road over Independence Creek carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Hyppa Road over Independence Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Hyppa Road over Independence Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.