US Bridges

Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek

Good

Garfield County, Washington · 0.15 S JCT SR 12 · Structure no. 084573000000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek in Garfield County, Washington. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHutchens Hill RD
CrossesPataha Creek
Location0.15 S JCT SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 22500
Coordinates46.47151, -117.54194
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$655,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutchens Hill 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 Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hutchens Hill 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 Hutchens Hill RD over Pataha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.