Boston Street over Deschutes River
FairThurston County, Washington · 00.10 S. Custer Way · Structure no. 085452000000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Boston Street over Deschutes River is a concrete continuous other carrying Boston Street over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,200 by 2038. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Boston Street over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Boston Street 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 Boston Street over Deschutes River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Boston Street over Deschutes River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Boston Street over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.