US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.64 SE 24021 · Structure no. 083208000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesStearns Creek
Location2.64 SE 24021
RouteCounty Highway 24038
Coordinates46.59637, -123.00301
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2021)
Projected traffic857 by 2041
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.