US Bridges

Marengo Road over Pataha Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 16.6 E JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 0012494A0000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marengo Road over Pataha Creek is a steel culvert carrying Marengo Road over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMarengo Road
CrossesPataha Creek
Location16.6 E JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 12600
Coordinates46.46419, -117.70589
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic78 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$349,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marengo Road over Pataha Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marengo Road over Pataha 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marengo Road over Pataha Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marengo Road over Pataha Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns Marengo Road over Pataha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.