US Bridges

Schmit Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 6.0 E Toledo · Structure no. 082523000000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schmit Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schmit Road over Cedar Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSchmit Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.0 E Toledo
RouteCounty Highway 52110
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.41933, -122.72628
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic19 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$648,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schmit Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schmit Road over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Schmit Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Schmit Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Schmit Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.