US Bridges

Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek

Good

Lewis County, Washington · 9.8 Miles West of Jct. U. · Structure no. 9450012P0000000

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

About this bridge

Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStevens Canyon Roa
CrossesNickel Creek
Location9.8 Miles West of Jct. U.
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates46.76036, -121.62767
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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$10,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek built?

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

What condition is Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek carry?

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

How long is Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Canyon Roa over Nickel Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.