US Bridges

Falls Road over Lambert Creek

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 8.19 SW Randle · Structure no. 087219000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Road over Lambert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls Road over Lambert Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 99 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFalls Road
CrossesLambert Creek
Location8.19 SW Randle
RouteCounty Highway 75101
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.49031, -122.08306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic179 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Road over Lambert Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Road over Lambert 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Falls Road over Lambert Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Falls Road over Lambert Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Road over Lambert Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.