US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 0.07 S JCT 41013 · Structure no. 085722000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
496
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 896 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesStearns Creek
Location0.07 S JCT 41013
RouteCounty Highway 30100
Coordinates46.57165, -122.96899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic496 (2022)
Projected traffic896 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek carry?

About 496 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.