US Bridges

SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River

Fair

Clark County, Washington · 0.39 NW JCT SR140 · Structure no. 084389000000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,830
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,555 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Blair Road
CrossesLittle Washougal River
Location0.39 NW JCT SR140
RouteCounty Highway 93450
Coordinates45.60891, -122.35197
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2022)
Projected traffic4,555 by 2037
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SE Blair Road over Little Washougal River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.