Front Street over Patit Creek
FairPosted for loadColumbia County, Washington · 0.1 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 085525000000000
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Front Street over Patit Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Front Street over Patit Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 110 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 5 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Front Street over Patit Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Front Street over Patit 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 2023.
How much traffic does Front Street over Patit Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Front Street over Patit Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Front Street over Patit Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.