N National Ave over Salzer Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.1 N of NE Hampe · Structure no. 085337000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,038
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N National Ave over Salzer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying N National Ave over Salzer Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 89 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 8,038 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,252 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N National Ave over Salzer Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is N National Ave 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 N National Ave over Salzer Creek carry?
About 8,038 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N National Ave over Salzer Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N National Ave over Salzer Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.