US Bridges

Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 10.3 Miles West of Jct. U · Structure no. 9450011P0000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStevens Canyon Roa
CrossesMuddy Fork
Location10.3 Miles West of Jct. U
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates46.76564, -121.63581
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$68,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork 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 Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Canyon Roa over Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the National Park Service.