US Bridges

Yew ST over China Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Washington · .3 N Jct. SR 507 · Structure no. 085092000000000

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,336
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yew ST over China Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Yew ST over China Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,336 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,803 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesYew ST
CrossesChina Creek
Location.3 N Jct. SR 507
RouteCity Street 18008
Coordinates46.71547, -122.9685
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,336 (2024)
Projected traffic4,803 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yew ST over China Creek built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yew ST over China Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Yew ST over China Creek carry?

About 4,336 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Yew ST over China Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Yew ST over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.