Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River
FairThurston County, Washington · 100 Ft W Vail Loop RD · Structure no. 083547000000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,079
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,079 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,668 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vail Cutoff RD 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River carry?
About 1,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Vail Cutoff RD over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.