Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River
GoodThurston County, Washington · .5 M. S. of Vail Cut Off · Structure no. 082955000000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 851
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 851 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River 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 2023.
How much traffic does Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River carry?
About 851 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Vail Loop Road over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.