Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek
GoodCowlitz County, Washington · 16.67 E of I-5 Exit 32 · Structure no. 084923000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 124 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek in Cowlitz County, Washington. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 62% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kalama River RD over Gobar 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 62% are trucks.
How long is Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kalama River RD over Gobar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.