South Patit Road over South Patit Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Washington · 0.03 E JCT 1499 · Structure no. 082458000000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Patit Road over South Patit Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Patit Road over South Patit Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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 load restriction.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Patit Road over South Patit Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Patit Road over South Patit Creek 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 South Patit Road over South Patit Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South Patit Road over South Patit Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns South Patit Road over South Patit Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.