South Touchet Road over South Touchet River
FairColumbia County, Washington · 7.558 S JCT 9115 · Structure no. 085715000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Touchet Road over South Touchet River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying South Touchet Road over South Touchet River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Touchet Road over South Touchet River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Touchet Road over South 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 2024.
How much traffic does South Touchet Road over South Touchet River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is South Touchet Road over South Touchet River?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns South Touchet Road over South Touchet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.