US Bridges

Jylha Road over Independence Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 13.0 W Centralia · Structure no. 081958000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jylha Road over Independence Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jylha Road over Independence Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2041. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesJylha Road
CrossesIndependence Creek
Location13.0 W Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 10003
Coordinates46.78101, -123.18431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2021)
Projected traffic102 by 2041
Trucks11%
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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jylha Road over Independence Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jylha 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 Jylha Road over Independence Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jylha Road over Independence Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jylha Road over Independence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.