US Bridges

Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 1st Riveria Crossing · Structure no. 086558000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch is a steel culvert carrying Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRiveria Road
CrossesRiveria Gulch
Location1st Riveria Crossing
RouteCounty Highway 27470
Coordinates46.51304, -118.07739
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch 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 Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Riveria Road over Riveria Gulch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.