US Bridges

Waldrick Road over Deschutes River

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 2.5 M E of HWY 99 · Structure no. 084511000000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,957
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waldrick Road over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waldrick Road over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,025 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWaldrick Road
CrossesDeschutes River
Location2.5 M E of HWY 99
RouteCounty Highway 15410
Coordinates46.92016, -122.81009
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,957 (2020)
Projected traffic3,025 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waldrick Road over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waldrick 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Waldrick Road over Deschutes River carry?

About 1,957 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Waldrick Road over Deschutes River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Waldrick Road over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.