US Bridges

Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.4 E JCT 94000 · Structure no. 082642000000000

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,572 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMiddle Fork Rd.
CrossesS. Fork Newaukum River
Location0.4 E JCT 94000
RouteCounty Highway 45011
Coordinates46.59056, -122.84167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,424 (2021)
Projected traffic2,572 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork 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 Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Fork Rd. over S. Fork Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.