US Bridges

Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River

Good

Clark County, Washington · 2.3 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0003606A0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,017
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 5,017 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,449 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashougal River RD
CrossesLittle Washougal River
Location2.3 E JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 14000
Coordinates45.60802, -122.34423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,017 (2019)
Projected traffic11,449 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River carry?

About 5,017 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Washougal River RD over Little Washougal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.