Baker Road over Veach Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 2.9 SW Packwood · Structure no. 084339000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Road over Veach Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Baker Road over Veach Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Road over Veach Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Road over Veach 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Baker Road over Veach Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Baker Road over Veach Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Road over Veach Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.