Haywire Road over Stearns Creek
GoodLewis County, Washington · 2.65 West of Napavine · Structure no. 087132000000000
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 238
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Haywire Road over Stearns Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Haywire Road over Stearns Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Haywire Road over Stearns Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Haywire Road 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 Haywire Road over Stearns Creek carry?
About 238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Haywire Road over Stearns Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Haywire Road over Stearns Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.