US Bridges

Jackson HWY over Newaukum River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 4.5 Miles SE Chehalis · Structure no. 088352000000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
179 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,565
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson HWY over Newaukum River is a concrete tee beam carrying Jackson HWY over Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 3,565 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,252 by 2041. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJackson HWY
CrossesNewaukum River
Location4.5 Miles SE Chehalis
RouteCounty Highway 94000
Coordinates46.60683, -122.87133
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,565 (2021)
Projected traffic6,252 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson HWY over Newaukum River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson HWY over Newaukum River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Jackson HWY over Newaukum River carry?

About 3,565 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Jackson HWY over Newaukum River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson HWY over Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.