US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 3.0 Sw.Napavine · Structure no. 084376000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
407
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 407 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesStearns Creek
Location3.0 Sw.Napavine
RouteCounty Highway 30100
Coordinates46.56581, -122.96595
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic407 (2022)
Projected traffic736 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$426,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek carry?

About 407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.