US Bridges

Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 1.20 JCT Middle Fork Road · Structure no. 089391000000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary is a concrete continuous frame carrying Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 448 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKruger Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location1.20 JCT Middle Fork Road
RouteCounty Highway 46032
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.61, -122.72994
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2021)
Projected traffic448 by 2041
Trucks19%
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$340,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary 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 Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Kruger Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.