US Bridges

Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River

FairPosted for load

Columbia County, Washington · 0.1 W W.W.Co. Line · Structure no. 080561000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLower Hogeye Road
CrossesTouchet River
Location0.1 W W.W.Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 91060
CountyColumbia County
StateWashington
Coordinates46.27456, -118.11414
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2041
Trucks15%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lower Hogeye Road over Touchet River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.