INDEPENDENCE ROAD
Carrying INDEPENDENCE ROAD over INDEPENDENCE CREEK
0.23 N JCT 10000, Lewis, Washington
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INDEPENDENCE ROAD
The INDEPENDENCE ROAD bridge in Lewis, Washington carries INDEPENDENCE ROAD over INDEPENDENCE CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.8 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 523 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Washington bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INDEPENDENCE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Washington.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 24.8 m (81 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.7 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 523 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081912000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INDEPENDENCE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare INDEPENDENCE ROAD against other structures in Lewis and across Washington. Washington bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD in Lewis, Washington has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INDEPENDENCE ROAD inspected?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 523 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDEPENDENCE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INDEPENDENCE ROAD?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is INDEPENDENCE ROAD and does age affect safety?
INDEPENDENCE ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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