Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek
FairColumbia County, Washington · 0.8 W JCT 9209 · Structure no. 084512000000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Whetstone RD over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.