US Bridges

Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 2.5 Miles NW JCT SR 508 · Structure no. 089330000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
498
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River is a concrete culvert carrying Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 926 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCentralia Alpha RD
CrossesMid Fk Newaukum River
Location2.5 Miles NW JCT SR 508
RouteCounty Highway 92170
Coordinates46.6155, -122.67559
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2021)
Projected traffic926 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$367,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Centralia Alpha RD over Mid Fk Newaukum River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.