US Bridges

Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.2 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 0007597A0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,727
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,727 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2038. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashougal River RD
CrossesBurlington Northern RY
Location0.2 E JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 14000
Coordinates45.58033, -122.35402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,727 (2017)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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$7.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY carry?

About 8,727 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Washougal River RD over Burlington Northern RY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.