US Bridges

SR 14 over Glade Creek

Poor

Benton County, Washington · 9.6 E Klickitat CO · Structure no. 0006565A0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Glade Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 14 over Glade Creek in Benton County, Washington. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesGlade Creek
Location9.6 E Klickitat CO
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates45.89419, -119.69339
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2023)
Projected traffic2,274 by 2039
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Glade Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Glade Creek carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Glade Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.