US Bridges

Meadows Road over Overflow Channel

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.1 M SW of Prather RD · Structure no. 086189000000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadows Road over Overflow Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadows Road over Overflow Channel in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2041. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMeadows Road
CrossesOverflow Channel
Location0.1 M SW of Prather RD
RouteCounty Highway 13265
Coordinates46.77194, -123.01906
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2021)
Projected traffic18 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadows Road over Overflow Channel built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadows Road over Overflow Channel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Meadows Road over Overflow Channel carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadows Road over Overflow Channel?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Meadows Road over Overflow Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.