US Bridges

First Street over Patit Creek

Good

Columbia County, Washington · 0.2 N JCT US 12 · Structure no. 087259000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Patit Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over Patit Creek in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesPatit Creek
Location0.2 N JCT US 12
RouteCity Street 315
Coordinates46.32233, -117.98306
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$806,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Patit Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is First 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 First Street over Patit Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Patit Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Patit Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.