US Bridges

Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.0 N Onalaska · Structure no. 082488000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKruger Road
CrossesMid Fk Newaukum River
Location2.0 N Onalaska
RouteCounty Highway 46032
Coordinates46.60233, -122.73008
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$261,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Kruger Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.