US Bridges

Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck.

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 3.0 E Centralia · Structure no. 083628000000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck. is a concrete slab carrying Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck. in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBig Hanaford Rd.
CrossesHanaford Ck.
Location3.0 E Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 91019
Coordinates46.74986, -122.91444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2019)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck. carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Big Hanaford Rd. over Hanaford Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.