US Bridges

Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine

Poor

Lewis County, Washington · 5.5 Miles Southwest of Jc · Structure no. 9450013P0000000

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine is a concrete tee beam carrying Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine in Lewis County, Washington. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStevens Canyon Roa
CrossesRavine
Location5.5 Miles Southwest of Jc
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates46.7095, -121.59378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$1.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine carry?

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

How long is Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.