US Bridges

Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek

Good

Clark County, Washington · 5.2 E JCT SR 14 · Structure no. 088499000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,165
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek in Clark County, Washington. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,165 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesWashougal River RD
CrossesCougar Creek
Location5.2 E JCT SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 14000
Coordinates45.62554, -122.30758
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,165 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washougal River RD over Cougar 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 September 2024.

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

About 4,165 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Washougal River RD over Cougar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.