US Bridges

Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr.

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.72 S JCT US 12 · Structure no. 082865000000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
985
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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 985 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,780 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJackson HWY
CrossesLacamas Cr.
Location2.72 S JCT US 12
RouteCounty Highway 95002
Coordinates46.5078, -122.81727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic985 (2021)
Projected traffic1,780 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr. built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Jackson HWY over Lacamas 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr. carry?

About 985 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson HWY over Lacamas Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.