Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek
GoodGarfield County, Washington · 0.1 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 079921000000000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rickman Gulch RD 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 Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Rickman Gulch RD over Pataha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.