US Bridges

6th Street over Patit Creek

Good

Columbia County, Washington · Dayton · Structure no. 086737000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Street over Patit Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 6th Street over Patit Creek 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries6th Street
CrossesPatit Creek
LocationDayton
RouteCity Street 315
Coordinates46.32585, -117.97626
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$692,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Street over Patit Creek built?

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

What condition is 6th Street over Patit Creek 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 6th Street over Patit Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 6th Street over Patit Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 6th Street over Patit Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.