Telegraph Road over Bear Creek
GoodLewis County, Washington · 3.0 SW Toledo · Structure no. 082960000000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Telegraph Road over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Telegraph Road over Bear Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Telegraph Road over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Telegraph Road over Bear Creek 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 Telegraph Road over Bear Creek carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Telegraph Road over Bear Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Telegraph Road over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.