US Bridges

Davison Rd. over Tilton River

PoorPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · 1.75 W Morton · Structure no. 084427000000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davison Rd. over Tilton River is a steel truss - thru carrying Davison Rd. over Tilton River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 101 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDavison Rd.
CrossesTilton River
Location1.75 W Morton
RouteCounty Highway 68060
Coordinates46.57094, -122.31625
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2020)
Projected traffic212 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davison Rd. over Tilton River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Davison Rd. over Tilton River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Davison Rd. over Tilton River carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Davison Rd. over Tilton River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Davison Rd. over Tilton River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.