US Bridges

Risto RD over Salmon Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 0.5 W JCT NE227AVE · Structure no. 080161000000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,946
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Risto RD over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Risto RD over Salmon Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,946 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,682 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRisto RD
CrossesSalmon Creek
Location0.5 W JCT NE227AVE
RouteCounty Highway 95450
Coordinates45.7731, -122.44603
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,946 (2017)
Projected traffic9,682 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Risto RD over Salmon Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Risto RD over Salmon Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Risto RD over Salmon Creek carry?

About 2,946 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Risto RD over Salmon Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Risto RD over Salmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.