US Bridges

Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr.

GoodPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · 0.22 S Jct. SR.508 · Structure no. 082312000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFrase Rd.
CrossesKearney Cr.
Location0.22 S Jct. SR.508
RouteCounty Highway 66270
Coordinates46.60841, -122.60464
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2021)
Projected traffic8 by 2041
Trucks25%
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$516,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr. 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr. carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr.?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Frase Rd. over Kearney Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.