US Bridges

Berry Road over Stearns Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 4.0 W Napavine · Structure no. 086100000000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berry Road over Stearns Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Berry Road over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBerry Road
CrossesStearns Creek
Location4.0 W Napavine
RouteCounty Highway 32000
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57506, -122.97653
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berry Road over Stearns Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berry Road over Stearns 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Berry Road over Stearns Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Berry Road over Stearns Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Berry Road over Stearns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.