US Bridges

Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.5 N JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 089127000000000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
482
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum is a concrete slab carrying Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMiddle Fork Road
CrossesMiddle Fork Newaukum
Location2.5 N JCT SR 508
RouteCounty Highway 45011
Coordinates46.60167, -122.7079
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic482 (2020)
Projected traffic871 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$342,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum carry?

About 482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Fork Road over Middle Fork Newaukum?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.