US Bridges

Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · E. C/L Centralia · Structure no. 085256000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 57% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFair ST Extension
CrossesSalzer Creek
LocationE. C/L Centralia
RouteCity Street 18024
Coordinates46.69908, -122.95078
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2024)
Projected traffic69 by 2042
Trucks57%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fair ST Extension over Salzer 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 57% are trucks.

How long is Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fair ST Extension over Salzer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.