Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek
PoorStevens County, Washington · .20 N of JCT Aladdin Rd. · Structure no. 084577000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek in Stevens County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Falls Road over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.