US Bridges

Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · Riverside Drive · Structure no. 086159000000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,910
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 3,910 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2040. The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRiverside DR
CrossesDillenbaugh Creek
LocationRiverside Drive
RouteCity Street 190
Coordinates46.6588, -122.9791
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,910 (2018)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh 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 Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek carry?

About 3,910 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside DR over Dillenbaugh Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.