US Bridges

Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek

Good

Wahkiakum County, Washington · .15 E Nelson Ck Rd. · Structure no. 089492000000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek in Wahkiakum County, Washington. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRisk Rd.
CrossesNelson Creek
Location.15 E Nelson Ck Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWahkiakum County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.24017, -123.37783
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Risk Rd. over Nelson 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 Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Risk Rd. over Nelson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.