US Bridges

NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 0.1 W of NE Kresky · Structure no. 085257000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,951
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE Exhibitor Rd. 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,951 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,407 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNE Exhibitor Rd.
CrossesSalzer Creek
Location0.1 W of NE Kresky
RouteCity Street 600
Coordinates46.69176, -122.95639
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,951 (2019)
Projected traffic2,407 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek built?

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

What condition is NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek carry?

About 1,951 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NE Exhibitor Rd. over Salzer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.