Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River
FairLewis County, Washington · 2.0 E Forest · Structure no. 082854000000000
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River 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 Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Tauscher Road over Mid Fk Newaukum River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.