Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 3.0 SE Adna · Structure no. 083199000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 235
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 75 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 6 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek carry?
About 235 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road West over W. Fk. Stearns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.