Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek
FairPosted for loadGarfield County, Washington · .1 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 084428000000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is Fairgrounds RD over Pataha 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fairgrounds RD over Pataha Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.