US Bridges

Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 6.8 S JCT 91150 · Structure no. 086736000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWolf Fork RD
CrossesWolf Fork
Location6.8 S JCT 91150
RouteCounty Highway 13890
Coordinates46.18885, -117.86665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$679,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Fork RD over Wolf Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.