Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River
FairThurston County, Washington · 0.55 Mile S Yelm HWY · Structure no. 079703000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,945
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 13,945 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,186 by 2038. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River carry?
About 13,945 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Henderson Blvd over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.