US Bridges

Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.2 SW Curtis · Structure no. 084824000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive 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 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2041. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek RD
CrossesSouth Fork Chehalis Rive
Location1.2 SW Curtis
RouteCounty Highway 28261
Coordinates46.57425, -123.12055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic197 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive 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 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek RD over South Fork Chehalis Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.