US Bridges

Paradise Connector over Paradise River

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 16 Miles Northeast of Nis · Structure no. 9450007P0000000

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Paradise Connector over Paradise River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paradise Connector over Paradise River in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 99 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,980 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Connector
CrossesParadise River
Location16 Miles Northeast of Nis
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
CountyLewis County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.77844, -121.739
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paradise Connector over Paradise River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Paradise Connector over Paradise River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Paradise Connector over Paradise River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Paradise Connector over Paradise River?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise Connector over Paradise River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.