Walnut Street over Olequa Creek
FairLewis County, Washington · 0.02 W SR 603 · Structure no. 085470000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,555
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Olequa Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut Street over Olequa Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,893 by 2036. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Olequa Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Olequa 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Olequa Creek carry?
About 1,555 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Olequa Creek?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Olequa Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.