US Bridges

NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 0.4 N of NE Hampe · Structure no. 085338000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,602
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 8,602 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,938 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE Kresky RD
CrossesSalzer Creek
Location0.4 N of NE Hampe
RouteCity Street 400
Coordinates46.69287, -122.95531
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,602 (2019)
Projected traffic10,938 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$707,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Kresky 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 Kresky RD over Salzer Creek carry?

About 8,602 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE Kresky RD over Salzer Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.