US Bridges

Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 11.0 W Centrlia · Structure no. 088912000000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLincoln Creek Road
CrossesNorth Fork Lincoln Creek
Location11.0 W Centrlia
RouteCounty Highway 10019
Coordinates46.73588, -123.23044
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2017)
Projected traffic406 by 2038
Trucks25%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$912,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Creek Road over North Fork Lincoln Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.