US Bridges

Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.11 SW Chehalis · Structure no. 087223000000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,654
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh 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 3,654 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,446 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBishop Road
CrossesDillenbaugh Creek
Location1.11 SW Chehalis
RouteCounty Highway 94008
Coordinates46.62814, -122.93311
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,654 (2021)
Projected traffic18,446 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$376,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek built?

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

What condition is Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh 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 Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek carry?

About 3,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Bishop Road over Dillenbaugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.