US Bridges

Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek

GoodPosted for load

Douglas County, Washington · 10.28N25E · Structure no. 081162000000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
421
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesBridgeport Hill RD
CrossesWest Foster Creek
Location10.28N25E
RouteCounty Highway 9723
Coordinates47.93516, -119.67487
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2020)
Projected traffic445 by 2040
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek carry?

About 421 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Hill RD over West Foster Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.