US Bridges

Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel

Fair

Columbia County, Washington · Little Goose Dam · Structure no. CEPNPWWA0LGOSPY

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
504 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel in Columbia County, Washington. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSpillway Bridge
CrossesSpillway Channel
LocationLittle Goose Dam
Coordinates46.58548, -118.02734
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.4 US tons
Inventory rating81.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$183,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Spillway Bridge over Spillway Channel?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).