US Bridges

Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Washington · 10.28 N. 25E · Structure no. 086107000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
421
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek in Douglas County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 421 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesBridgeport Hill RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location10.28 N. 25E
RouteCounty Highway 9723
Coordinates47.94175, -119.66767
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic421 (2020)
Projected traffic434 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek carry?

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

How long is Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport Hill RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.