US Bridges

Vail Road over Deschutes River

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 650 Ft N. of Reichel RD · Structure no. 086260000000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,194
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vail Road over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vail Road over Deschutes River in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,194 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesVail Road
CrossesDeschutes River
Location650 Ft N. of Reichel RD
RouteCounty Highway 15276
CountyThurston County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.844, -122.6029
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,194 (2021)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vail Road over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vail 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 Road over Deschutes River carry?

About 2,194 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vail Road over Deschutes River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vail Road over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.