US Bridges

Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 0.44 SE JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 086241000000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
798
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 798 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,442 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJorgensen Rd.
CrossesS.Fork Newaukum River
Location0.44 SE JCT SR 508
RouteCounty Highway 64007
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.57559, -122.68409
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic798 (2020)
Projected traffic1,442 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River 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 Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River carry?

About 798 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jorgensen Rd. over S.Fork Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.