Rush Road over Newaukum River
GoodLewis County, Washington · 0.10 N JCT 40028 · Structure no. 082987000000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,801
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rush Road over Newaukum River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rush Road over Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 5,801 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,489 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rush Road over Newaukum River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Rush Road over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Rush Road over Newaukum River carry?
About 5,801 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Rush Road over Newaukum River?
The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rush Road over Newaukum River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.