US Bridges

Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River

PoorPosted for load

Columbia County, Washington · 0.2 S JCT 9115 · Structure no. 080102000000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBaileysburg Road
CrossesNorth Touchet River
Location0.2 S JCT 9115
RouteCounty Highway 13610
Coordinates46.2935, -117.94222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Baileysburg Road over North Touchet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.