US Bridges

Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr.

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.7 N JCT SR 6 · Structure no. 083393000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
888
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 888 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,604 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesScheuber Road
CrossesAlexander Cr.
Location1.7 N JCT SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 14030
Coordinates46.6697, -123.00937
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic888 (2022)
Projected traffic1,604 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$441,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scheuber Road over Alexander 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr. carry?

About 888 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Scheuber Road over Alexander Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.