US Bridges

East Valley Road over Wilson Creek

FairPosted for load

Wahkiakum County, Washington · 1.7 NE JCT SR 4 · Structure no. 080173000000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Valley Road over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Valley Road over Wilson Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2034. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Valley Road
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.7 NE JCT SR 4
RouteCounty Highway 92080
CountyWahkiakum County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.28883, -123.439
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2014)
Projected traffic207 by 2034
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Valley Road over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Valley Road over Wilson Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Valley Road over Wilson Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is East Valley Road over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East Valley Road over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.