Lewis - Barnes Dr
Project Number: 2364
From milepost 0 to milepost 0.436
RATA Funds: $1,215,000
Legislative District: 20
Status:
Date Approved: 2023
Barnes Drive was formerly part of the Old Pacific Highway that was replaced by the construction of Interstate 5. After the completion of Interstate 5 the state completed a turnback agreement on October 2, 1980, that transferred the portion of the Old Pacific Highway that is now Barnes Drive to Lewis County. With a close connection to Interstate 5 at Exit 52, GeeCee’s truck stop was constructed, and it serves a large number of trucks and vehicles per day. Traffic counts show that Barnes Drive is used by over 2,000 vehicles per day, with 60% of those being trucks. Since Barnes Drive was part of the Old Pacific Highway, it also provides connection to Cowlitz County to the south.
The project was submitted for RAP funding as the roadway surface was degraded due to the high amount of trucks and tire scuffing during turning movements. There was also significant areas of alligator cracking. The improvements to the roadway included pavement repair, minor widening, and overlaid with a paved surface. Roadside safety was improved by beveling the ends of seven approach culverts and relocating five mailboxes on type 1 mailbox supports.
Contractor executed widespread pavement deep-repair, completed minor shoulder widening, and layered the entire 0.436 miles with an enhanced, heavy-duty paved surface overlay engineered to survive intense commercial freight loads. The improvements included beveling the ends of seven approach culverts and relocating five mailboxes on type 1 mailbox supports, for better visibility. Commuters and truck drivers appraised the elimination of deep ruts, alligator cracking, and severe potholes.
The project was submitted for RAP funding as the roadway surface was degraded due to the high amount of trucks and tire scuffing during turning movements. There was also significant areas of alligator cracking. The improvements to the roadway included pavement repair, minor widening, and overlaid with a paved surface. Roadside safety was improved by beveling the ends of seven approach culverts and relocating five mailboxes on type 1 mailbox supports.
Contractor executed widespread pavement deep-repair, completed minor shoulder widening, and layered the entire 0.436 miles with an enhanced, heavy-duty paved surface overlay engineered to survive intense commercial freight loads. The improvements included beveling the ends of seven approach culverts and relocating five mailboxes on type 1 mailbox supports, for better visibility. Commuters and truck drivers appraised the elimination of deep ruts, alligator cracking, and severe potholes.