Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek
GoodWahkiakum County, Washington · 0.2 N E. Valley RD · Structure no. 080247000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 847 by 2034. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Middle Valley Road over Skamokawa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.