US Bridges

W. Maple ST over China Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · W.Of Tower Ave · Structure no. 089118000000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,414
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Maple ST over China Creek is a concrete slab carrying W. Maple ST over China Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW. Maple ST
CrossesChina Creek
LocationW.Of Tower Ave
RouteCity Street 5660
Coordinates46.71917, -122.95322
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2019)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Maple ST over China Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Maple ST over China 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does W. Maple ST over China Creek carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Maple ST over China Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns W. Maple ST over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.