US Bridges

Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine

Fair

Lewis County, Washington · 12.1 Miles West of Jct. U · Structure no. 9450033P0000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 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 1955, so it is 70 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesStevens Canyon Roa
CrossesRavine
Location12.1 Miles West of Jct. U
RouteFederal Lands Road 13
Coordinates46.76339, -121.66403
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2043
Trucks15%
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$12,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine 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 Ravine carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Stevens Canyon Roa over Ravine?

It is owned by the National Park Service.