US Bridges

Carpenter Road over Lake Lois

Good

Thurston County, Washington · 0.26 M N Pac Ave SE · Structure no. 088919000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,192
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenter Road over Lake Lois is a steel culvert carrying Carpenter Road over Lake Lois in Thurston County, Washington. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,192 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,757 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCarpenter Road
CrossesLake Lois
Location0.26 M N Pac Ave SE
RouteCounty Highway 10690
Coordinates47.0413, -122.80055
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,192 (2021)
Projected traffic15,757 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$638,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter Road over Lake Lois built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter Road over Lake Lois 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter Road over Lake Lois carry?

About 10,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Carpenter Road over Lake Lois?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter Road over Lake Lois?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.