US Bridges

S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.8 MI S of Office · Structure no. 000013551-01644

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
523 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife

About this bridge

S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS Refuge RD
CrossesLake River and Railroad
Location0.8 MI S of Office
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates45.80717, -122.74067
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck107 ft (32.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Maintained byBureau of Fish and Wildlife
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S Refuge RD over Lake River and Railroad?

It is owned by the Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.