US Bridges

West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · NE Centralia · Structure no. 087221000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,213
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10,213 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,446 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWest Reynolds Ave
CrossesCoffee Creek
LocationNE Centralia
RouteCounty Highway 91011
Coordinates46.73542, -122.96414
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,213 (2021)
Projected traffic18,446 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$365,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Reynolds Ave over Coffee 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 2024.

How much traffic does West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek carry?

About 10,213 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns West Reynolds Ave over Coffee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.