Kelso Street over Stowe Creek
FairPosted for loadLewis County, Washington · 0.5 Blk E Main ST · Structure no. 085591000000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 355
- 2015 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kelso Street over Stowe Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Kelso Street over Stowe Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 355 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kelso Street over Stowe Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kelso Street over Stowe 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Kelso Street over Stowe Creek carry?
About 355 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Kelso Street over Stowe Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Kelso Street over Stowe Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.