US Bridges

Osborn Road over Big Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 11.0 E Elbe · Structure no. 084841000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
301
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osborn Road over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Osborn Road over Big Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOsborn Road
CrossesBig Creek
Location11.0 E Elbe
RouteCounty Highway 79121
Coordinates46.73569, -121.98614
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2021)
Projected traffic544 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Osborn Road over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osborn Road over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does Osborn Road over Big Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Osborn Road over Big Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Osborn Road over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.