Ward Road over Touchet River
GoodColumbia County, Washington · 0.081 MI NW SR 12 · Structure no. 086111000000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ward Road over Touchet River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ward Road over Touchet River in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ward Road over Touchet River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ward Road over Touchet River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ward Road over Touchet River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ward Road over Touchet River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ward Road over Touchet River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.