US Bridges

Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 00.0 Jct. W First S · Structure no. 085034000000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,139
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River is a concrete slab carrying Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River 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 16,139 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,551 by 2037. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHarrison Ave
CrossesSkookumchuck River
Location00.0 Jct. W First S
RouteCity Street 502
Coordinates46.72231, -122.96925
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,139 (2024)
Projected traffic25,551 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River built?

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

What condition is Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River carry?

About 16,139 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Harrison Ave over Skookumchuck River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.