US Bridges

Chandler Road over Chehalis River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.O E Doty · Structure no. 088385000000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chandler Road over Chehalis River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chandler Road over Chehalis River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesChandler Road
CrossesChehalis River
Location1.O E Doty
RouteCounty Highway 27000
Coordinates46.63111, -123.25111
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic904 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chandler Road over Chehalis River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chandler Road over Chehalis 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 Chandler Road over Chehalis River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Chandler Road over Chehalis River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Chandler Road over Chehalis River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.