US Bridges

W. Maple ST over China Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · W. of HWY 507 (tower Ave) · Structure no. 089119000000000

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,504
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Maple ST over China Creek is a concrete culvert carrying W. Maple ST over China Creek in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 years old, older 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 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. Maple ST
CrossesChina Creek
LocationW. of HWY 507 (tower Ave)
RouteCity Street 5660
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.71911, -122.95314
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2019)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Maple ST over China Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 1,504 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W. Maple ST over China Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns W. Maple ST over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.