Independence Road over Independence Creek
GoodLewis County, Washington · 0.23 N JCT 10000 · Structure no. 081912000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 523
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Independence Road over Independence Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Independence Road over Independence Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Independence Road over Independence Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Independence 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 Independence Road over Independence Creek carry?
About 523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Independence Road over Independence Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Independence Road over Independence Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.