US Bridges

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 7.0 W Chehalis · Structure no. 088271000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 8 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 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19 by 2041. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesDeep Creek Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location7.0 W Chehalis
RouteCounty Highway 24024
Coordinates46.70306, -123.11944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic19 by 2041
Trucks20%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$889,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Creek Road over Deep 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 Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Creek Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.