US Bridges

Washougal River RD over Washougal River

Good

Clark County, Washington · .3 E JCT SR14 · Structure no. 086028000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,484
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washougal River RD over Washougal River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washougal River RD over Washougal River in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,484 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,545 by 2038. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWashougal River RD
CrossesWashougal River
Location.3 E JCT SR14
RouteCity Street 14000
Coordinates45.58575, -122.35417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,484 (2017)
Projected traffic13,545 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washougal River RD over Washougal River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washougal River RD over 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 December 2023.

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

About 6,484 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washougal River RD over Washougal River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Washougal River RD over Washougal River?

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